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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-30-18, 06:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,862
Posted By carleton

My point isn't to make a "theoretical argument...

My point isn't to make a "theoretical argument against anything". It's to offer insight as to how people really shop for frames having done it myself and watched dozens more do it here on the forum....
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-29-18, 09:14 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,862
Posted By carleton

Well...there is "The fastest" and there is...

Well...there is "The fastest" and there is "reasonably fast enough".

The "-est" often comes up in cycling when people want to buy stuff. Stiffest, fastest, strongest, lightest, etc... There is...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-29-18, 08:59 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,862
Posted By carleton

The wind doesn't know if a frame is carbon or...

The wind doesn't know if a frame is carbon or aluminum.
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-18, 09:02 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,862
Posted By carleton

Super, maybe read this thread before you buy a...

Super, maybe read this thread before you buy a power meter. They are not all the same.
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-18, 01:16 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,862
Posted By carleton

Study cadence, not power. Modeling cadence,...

Study cadence, not power.

Modeling cadence, speed, and heart rate over time (preferably every 1/2 second) can tell you 95% of what’s happening with you and your bike. Adding power data only gets...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-18, 01:07 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,862
Posted By carleton

You won’t need different bikes for different...

You won’t need different bikes for different tracks. Basically, track bike angles have evolved as the speeds have increased and the move from shallow 333-400m tracks to steep 166-250m tracks...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-06-18, 10:28 AM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,862
Posted By carleton

Because of the *multiple* angled surfaces of the...

Because of the *multiple* angled surfaces of the track, different head tube angles and fork offsets have dramatically different effects on handling. And that’s on a single velodrome. If the rider...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-05-18, 05:18 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,862
Posted By carleton

Super D, the real bang for the buck in terms of...

Super D, the real bang for the buck in terms of things that definitely make one faster are:

- Skinsuit
- Bike fit with focus on aerodynamics
- Helmet
- Shoe booties
- (certain) Aero Front...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-05-18, 03:38 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,862
Posted By carleton

The biggest concerns when getting in to carbon...

The biggest concerns when getting in to carbon track frames are:
- Proprietary seatposts that slip (even under lighter riders)
- Proprietary stem systems

The seatpost slipping thing is very real...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-05-18, 03:32 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,862
Posted By carleton

Go to this thread and start at the most recent...

Go to this thread and start at the most recent page and work backwards. 50.1 has some nice new offerings (I'm not affiliated).
...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-05-18, 03:31 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,862
Posted By carleton

Unfortulately, I don't know of any empirical...

Unfortulately, I don't know of any empirical tests of track frames. I've been asking for such for years (or at least wishing for it here).

If it makes you feel any better, I've had more money...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
11-05-18, 03:23 PM
Replies: 53
Views: 9,862
Posted By carleton

Your gut is absolutely right. There is no huge...

Your gut is absolutely right. There is no huge difference...or any difference at all. It's more on the manufacturing techniques than "X material is better than Y material in terms of Z...
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