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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-07-18, 10:19 AM
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Posted By Not the Slowest

Thanks, Unsure which crank as I"ll be locking it...

Thanks, Unsure which crank as I"ll be locking it up on the street,
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-07-18, 05:55 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

Bottom Bracket, Which One?

Hello all,

Picked up a nice lil 2006 Raleigh Rush Hour to use for my commuting. The bike comes with a Tuvativ Touro crank and 130BCD chain ring and uses a Tuvativ 68 x 108 power spline
BB. I...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-17-17, 06:58 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

That is exactly my point here.

That is exactly my point here.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-17-17, 03:43 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

I would agree if the points races were more than...

I would agree if the points races were more than 9 laps. At my 400(Kissena) weeknight CAT 5 point-a-lap go about 6 laps and Points race go 9 laps MAX. The 1/2/3's go a few longer. Of course as days...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-17-17, 02:31 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

I"m not so sure on a 400m track you would lap the...

I"m not so sure on a 400m track you would lap the field. It may happen but the odds are much better on on longer races with shorter tracks.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-17-17, 12:21 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

I suggest sticking with what you are using and...

I suggest sticking with what you are using and spin spin spin. You will soon be upgraded to Cat 4 and things may change in competition quality. As stated it's good to test out different gearing based...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-08-15, 09:23 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

Saw this before your post Mark at the Zipp site...

Saw this before your post Mark at the Zipp site and that is perfect. However I went a similar way and purchased (Amazing Savings) a padded mat
48" x 96" (aprox) that one would use in a car garage...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-02-15, 02:41 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

Are you talking about the Zipp & FFWD Double bag...

Are you talking about the Zipp & FFWD Double bag or single?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
07-02-15, 12:50 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

I just bought a used rear Zipp disk and that got...

I just bought a used rear Zipp disk and that got me thinking.
What Bag or Bags work best for track wheels to protect them?
Do the Offset DOUBLE Zipp Wheels work well for disks or only for spoked...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
06-04-15, 07:16 AM
Replies: 5,944
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Posted By Not the Slowest

Anything you use is fine. Extra piece of old tube...

Anything you use is fine. Extra piece of old tube and then covered in electrical tape which can be found in Home Depot in tons of colors or designs, or just the electrical tape with the center larger...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-22-15, 04:59 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

452931452932Okay, so I agree with you but I...

452931452932Okay, so I agree with you but I supplied the tire so I take some responsibility.
I did manage to pump the tire up by using the silca pipe and taking it apart and slipping each piece on...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-21-15, 10:53 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

Would the other option be to still grind a bit...

Would the other option be to still grind a bit into the Wheel opening as stated earlier?
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-21-15, 08:50 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

In my case the Zipp is a 909 and the tire is a...

In my case the Zipp is a 909 and the tire is a Vittoria Evo and the air valve is just too long. Now had I realized this or the bike shop I could have perhaps used a diffrent length valve (IF THAT IS...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-20-15, 12:56 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

WOW, such a simple idea. Of course I need to find...

WOW, such a simple idea. Of course I need to find my old dremel tool. But then again, that's whats friends are for.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-19-15, 05:03 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

LOL, Bet you are right

LOL, Bet you are right
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-19-15, 04:28 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

Can You post the image please. I just had my...

Can You post the image please. I just had my wheel glued up and I see this is a TIGHTTTTT fit.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-18-15, 06:29 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

Just got hold of a Zipp Disk and now need a 90...

Just got hold of a Zipp Disk and now need a 90 Degree Presta Valve adapter for my pump. Any thoughts on these and which are easiest to use? I understood that some require a helper to hold the adapter...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-31-15, 11:24 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

I have had similar and actual this week I sounded...

I have had similar and actual this week I sounded like I had bronchitis, with a flemy cough, but nothing coming up. I did some research and found that this happens to some riders due to Lung...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-31-15, 11:15 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

Lax may not be the correct word at Kissena. A few...

Lax may not be the correct word at Kissena. A few things play in there vs T-town. A) Fewer Officials and they also act as scorers B) The Officials Stand Should be Higher with 1 or more Officials...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-30-15, 12:08 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

I think this is spot on. Additionally there may...

I think this is spot on. Additionally there may be a few factors. A) Larger outdoor track as we have in Kissena at 400m is very hard to see issues beyond the home stretch. B) Too few officials can...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-13-15, 07:31 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

Perhaps so. I guess I'll pop it on the trainer...

Perhaps so. I guess I'll pop it on the trainer and work with it that way before the track.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-12-15, 05:51 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

You are correct, there are a few variables, but I...

You are correct, there are a few variables, but I guess I would lower the saddle 1 cm at a time. In anycase the snow is almost off our track so by the time we have our first race or training session...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-12-15, 07:31 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

I am changing my Track pedals from Shimano SPD to...

I am changing my Track pedals from Shimano SPD to Shimano SPD-SL after many years, maybe not so many.

Would I
A) Not make any changes to the saddle height?
B) Raise Saddle up and how much?
C)...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-20-14, 04:45 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

I also heard about trying to match crank lengths...

I also heard about trying to match crank lengths Road =Track. I'm a newbie and I have 1 Track bike but 3 or so Road Bikes I use.
I'm 5-11 210lbs, my Track is 167.5 but when I bought my road bikes...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
05-09-14, 11:19 AM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

Correct, wrong thread, but New Dolan Pre Cursa...

Correct, wrong thread, but New Dolan Pre Cursa Frames on closeout on ebay for $325-350. You could build for similar parts new for about $750-825 ish. WIT
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-07-14, 04:09 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

GREAT, Time to go shopping. Did you know there...

GREAT, Time to go shopping. Did you know there are 7 colors? I'll think this out carefully. Hope the store has a short line.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-07-14, 12:55 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

40mm or 30mm? I know what you guys are thinking...

40mm or 30mm? I know what you guys are thinking so I'll share a story to help explain why I need help.

Years ago when Starbucks started making their big push in NYC I visited one while my wife...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-07-14, 12:34 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

Done, Thanks...Now I just have to decide on...

Done, Thanks...Now I just have to decide on color...Hmmm Red = Fast.. ARGHHHH More decisions to make
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-06-14, 12:04 PM
Replies: 5,944
Views: 782,572
Posted By Not the Slowest

Silly Question>>>>But's I must ask. Time to...

Silly Question>>>>But's I must ask.

Time to change the handlebar tape that came with my Track bike.
No issue with the grip or feel it's just that it arrived WHITE and now is well not so white.
...
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