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02-26-12 | 07:27 PM

Dchiefransom

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Practicing Track Stands

Been out in the neighborhood practicing track stands with my new ride.

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02-26-12 | 07:29 PM

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02-26-12 | 07:43 PM

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That'll work.

02-26-12 | 07:45 PM

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02-26-12 | 08:54 PM

Kurt Erlenbach

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My goal in life is to do a Tombay-less trackstand. I likely will only succeed on a trike.

02-26-12 | 09:07 PM

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I'm thinking you should be able to hold a track stand for 20 or 30

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years on that.

02-26-12 | 09:44 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurt Erlenbach

My goal in life is to do a Tombay-less trackstand. I likely will only succeed on a trike.

My trainer seems to provide the proper opportunity. Just yesterday I was able to hold a hands off trackstand while drinking water.

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02-26-12 | 10:21 PM

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If you recline the seatback all the way, you will be able to achieve a horizontal trackstand - a rare feat.

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02-27-12 | 12:02 AM

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Next, try some wheelies!

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02-27-12 | 12:25 AM

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Doug64

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Last summer I saw a young lady on a single speed doing a track stand at a traffic light in Paris-- she was wearing a business suit and high heels. that was a sight.

02-27-12 | 06:45 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by JanMM

If you recline the seatback all the way, you will be able to achieve a horizontal trackstand - a rare feat.

I've maintained a horizontal trackstand for several seconds, following a failed vertical trackstand.

I must say I haven't practiced too many trackstands since switching to clipless pedals in the mid '90s.

Brad

02-27-12 | 06:48 AM

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Well don't keep us in suspense dchie, did you ever got the track stand done?

Bill

02-27-12 | 06:52 PM

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Is that by chance a new 2012 GreenSpeed Magnum? If so, may I ask whom you bought through, and the cost? (I've heard $2200 to $2900, and am curious where it landed)

EDIT: Or, perhaps the new "Transport"??