Originally Posted by Mxu
How long does it usually take for Tony to get the bike to you, assuming the frame and all components are in stock?
I ordered the parts for my Mark V from him around two years ago. I placed the order on a Saturday. Back then, I believe the main IRO phone like was actually Tony's cell phone. I believe he took my order from memory while driving his car. The order arrived perfectly on Tuesday (he must have shipped it Sunday).
Last Wednesday I ordered a wheelset for my girlfriend. This week has been really busy for IRO, given the sale. I believe it shipped Friday. It arrived today.
Originally Posted by Mxu
HOW TO TRACKSTAND?!?!
Man I'm so psyched.
LOTS of threads on here on track standing! But here's my advice: find an open area like a parking lot, and just practice. Don't get discouraged; learning how to track stand is often all-or-nothing and it will eventually just
click and everything will work from then on. Remember to tilt your bars 45 degrees either left or right, with the associated crank forward. In other words, if you feel more comfortable with your bars cocked left, then have your cranks paralell to the ground with your left crank forward. Also, when I was first learning, I found it easier to lean forward and rest most of my body weight on my arms (instead of having the weight on the cranks). As with any balancing act, the easiest way to keep your balance is to choose an object either on the horizon or on the ground and just stare at it; your body will automatically do all of the correction.