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Posted By Dalai

Fair enough. My local indoor has an elevator on...

Fair enough. My local indoor has an elevator on the outfield side but only steps on the infield side of the tunnel and agree steps are a pain. But it is only one set in and out so preferred this to...
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Posted By Dalai

Though not hands free, when I was was racing...

Though not hands free, when I was was racing biweekly I would make a single trip with the following - bike on one shoulder and sports bag with all my gear, track pump, rollers and double wheel bag...
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Posted By Dalai

Only in regards to Zipp disc longevity - Another...

Only in regards to Zipp disc longevity - Another racing on an old Zipp disc; a Zipp Predator which was their first disk before the 1150 and 950. The wheel structure is still great, just needed the...
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Posted By Dalai

It's Shane's father Darryl who is extremely well...

It's Shane's father Darryl who is extremely well known here and well regarded for his hand made Perkin track frames.
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Posted By Dalai

1. Depends on the race organiser. It is rare here...

1. Depends on the race organiser. It is rare here down under

2. Don't over think it. Just get on the track and have fun.
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Posted By Dalai

It's not that big or heavy. I'm currently away...

It's not that big or heavy. I'm currently away skiing, but can take photos and measurements when I get home?
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Posted By Dalai

I have an older version of the BBB TorqueFix...

I have an older version of the BBB TorqueFix BTL73 which has a range from 2-14 Nm in the gear bag.
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Posted By Dalai

I have SRM track cranks on both track bikes and...

I have SRM track cranks on both track bikes and torque the chainring bolts to 10 Nm as specified by SRM.
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Posted By Dalai

I can confirm the mount is the same all the way...

I can confirm the mount is the same all the way through from the PCIV to PC7. Only SRM controller I can't confirm as it's the only one I've not owned is the PC8 but doubt they will have changed the...
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Posted By Dalai

Then indoors or outdoors. Size of field, race...

Then indoors or outdoors. Size of field, race type and length etc...
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Posted By Dalai

Having a plate and screws in my collarbone from a...

Having a plate and screws in my collarbone from a young guy who dropped into the duckboard in a bend at 55 km/hr directly in front of me (low numbers that evening meant they combined B grade with our...
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Posted By Dalai

Like you I had an SRM on my road bike close to 10...

Like you I had an SRM on my road bike close to 10 years now too (wired Pro unit bought used still going strong).

Now I have a mix of wired and wireless SRM's on my TT bike, CX bike and wired...
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Posted By Dalai

I've tested in a wind tunnel back in 2008 and...

I've tested in a wind tunnel back in 2008 and found it extremely beneficial.
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Posted By Dalai

Check through the Journal's topic I created a few...

Check through the Journal's topic I created a few years ago. There was a link to a huge Thesis by L Underwood (The University of Canterbury NZ) called Aerodynamics of Track Cycling. Been a while...
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Posted By Dalai

Piece of string and all that... General...

Piece of string and all that...

General suggestion is what ever height required for a flat back so pad drop depends on your physiology.

Really need to field test if you can't get into a wind...
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Posted By Dalai

Does the road Stages handle negative torque? I...

Does the road Stages handle negative torque? I thought it didn't but after a quick search can't find it referenced...
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Posted By Dalai

The commissaires here do like to enforce the...

The commissaires here do like to enforce the rules. I've been asked even sometimes at club level races to cover the screen!
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Posted By Dalai

Unfortunately helmets are very specific for each...

Unfortunately helmets are very specific for each individual. When I went into a windtunnel a while back, there was a Masters track sprinter in for testing and his Casco tested worse than his vented...
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Posted By Dalai

Thanks for the correction. Interested hear how...

Thanks for the correction. Interested hear how the Pro goes fixed, as I picked up an Amateur for cheap to go on the fixed gear commuter. Though if it doesn't work will just run it single speed...
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Posted By Dalai

Which type? Pro with SRM arms or Dura ace etc?...

Which type? Pro with SRM arms or Dura ace etc? Heard the older Pro model is usually okay. As you already now have it, why not fit it using an existing chainring and look at the data before either...
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Posted By Dalai

Since you keep saying you want to focus on...

Since you keep saying you want to focus on sprinting. Get the Road machine + fly wheel. Skate board grip tape or get a machine shop to knurl the wheel interface for standing starts.
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Posted By Dalai

Front wheel just use a bolt on skewer. Rear...

Front wheel just use a bolt on skewer. Rear wheels -Zipp 900 disc is also convertible.

Tyres is the biggest issue. I have used Vittoria Evo CX tubs on the road and track which seems a reasonable...
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Posted By Dalai

It's all good gycho77. Just have to remember that...

It's all good gycho77. Just have to remember that nearly anything will flex under Carleton!
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Posted By Dalai

Sorry, no experience with it. On the BT with the...

Sorry, no experience with it. On the BT with the Scatto's I have the PCV under the saddle (recently bought the aluminium one made by Mike Zagorski as my old under saddle mount was off centre on one...
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Posted By Dalai

Something like? REC Mounts SRM Onry Computer...

Something like? REC Mounts SRM Onry Computer Mount Bolt Clamp Type SRM Bolt FOR POWERCONTROL8 | eBay...
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Posted By Dalai

I haven't seen the Koichi in the flesh, but can...

I haven't seen the Koichi in the flesh, but can comment on the stealth.

The tube shapes such as the down tube are surprisingly not true aerofoils. Appears more 'aero' than the aluminium frame it...
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Posted By Dalai

I'm a true believer in aerodynamics. Though on...

I'm a true believer in aerodynamics. Though on the TT bike, I came out of my windtunnel session ~43 Watts the better. Only 10 Watts was from a faster helmet, the rest positional! No way I could have...
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Posted By Dalai

Not comparing frames, but some Interesting...

Not comparing frames, but some Interesting journal articles in the following topic -http://www.bikeforums.net/track-cycling-velodrome-racing-training-area/987591-journal-articles.html

Particularly...
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Posted By Dalai

Predator hub finally gave way at the glue...

Predator hub finally gave way at the glue interface with the disc. Luckily it wasn't a total failure so gave gave way slightly under full load. Was repaired by Raoul at Luescher Teknik who drilled...
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Posted By Dalai

I am yet to see independent aerodynamic test...

I am yet to see independent aerodynamic test results for track frames.

Planet X do make some claims about the Kochi San frameset... But as Carleton alludes to, you need to take anything a...
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Posted By Dalai

Please remove your sprint coloured glasses for a...

Please remove your sprint coloured glasses for a second... Aero is very important! Why do you think we use double discs for the pursuit? Rear disc all the time... Sprint races are often won by 0.1 of...
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Posted By Dalai

Fine using a bolt on skewer. As Carlton has...

Fine using a bolt on skewer. As Carlton has mentioned, don't get a lightweight one...
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Posted By Dalai

Not sure if having a PC7 is enough for bragging...

Not sure if having a PC7 is enough for bragging rights... Other suitable options to record such data would be a Garmin etc, as long as you have it running off sensors and not GPS.
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Posted By Dalai

Or hipsters! ...

Or hipsters!

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Posted By Dalai

In regards to wind tunnels - I spent a day...

In regards to wind tunnels - I spent a day testing on my TT bike (I did bring my track bike but ran out of time) back in 2008. Was the best $500 I've spent on the bike... Saved 43 Watts by spending...
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Posted By Dalai

Racing track definitely - specializing for Track...

Racing track definitely - specializing for Track sprinting already though before having raced track yet? Need to remember why we mostly got into the sport in the first place- riding a bicycle....
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Posted By Dalai

gtrob the Pina didn't get much love on the Track...

gtrob the Pina didn't get much love on the Track sprinting FB page.
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Posted By Dalai

carleton I do agree. Way too many variables to...

carleton I do agree. Way too many variables to offer the best training plan based on the little information provided. So many factors including external stressors that may impact recovery to be able...
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Posted By Dalai

I'm with TC. You were not starting out when...

I'm with TC. You were not starting out when prescribed that training plan Carleton.
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Posted By Dalai

Interesting you had issues Koogar. I had an 08...

Interesting you had issues Koogar. I had an 08 Fuji Track Pro and had zero issues for the 5 years I owned it.
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Posted By Dalai

In regards to the gluing discussion, I'm with...

In regards to the gluing discussion, I'm with wens and use 3 thick layers on both the tyre and rim for track! Primarily due to lower rolling resistance, but also confidence inspiring when you nearly...
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Posted By Dalai

Melbourne, Australia Pros Claimed to be...

Melbourne, Australia

Pros

Claimed to be one the most livable cities in the world. To be honest for a big city it isn't too bad.
2 Indoor tracks with one open every day for training 9am -5pm...
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Posted By Dalai

4 hours each way? :eek: You guys need to move...

4 hours each way? :eek: You guys need to move closer to a velodrome!

I have two indoor timber velodromes and 6+ outdoor tracks within an hours drive. Two outdoor tracks are around 10 minutes away...
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Posted By Dalai

Bike is fine as it is. You are potentially moving...

Bike is fine as it is. You are potentially moving to a place with regular racing. Race what you have and put the dollars towards track membership / race entries an make use of living close to one of...
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Posted By Dalai

wens Even if the UCI rules were implemented for...

wens Even if the UCI rules were implemented for all racing in the US, it won't mean shops know or care about the UCI rules.

All racing in Australia is under UCI rules (including local club races)...
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Posted By Dalai

Thanks. Not that I am looking right now, but if I...

Thanks. Not that I am looking right now, but if I was and couldn't find a used track SRM (which would be very likely as they rarely come up for sale) power 2max cranks would be my next pick.
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Posted By Dalai

All my SRM's have been bought secondhand, so any...

All my SRM's have been bought secondhand, so any potential settling down has happened by the time I've got them.

Ideally nice to check the slope at least once a year, but mine have not budged so...
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Posted By Dalai

Really depends on which bike you will be riding...

Really depends on which bike you will be riding the key sessions on? You said your trainer has power, if using this primarily for your intervals you will ideally want to ride the bike with the PM a...
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Posted By Dalai

UCI approved wheels rule only applied to road...

UCI approved wheels rule only applied to road wheels...
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Posted By Dalai

Ergomo only measured left leg power and doubled...

Ergomo only measured left leg power and doubled as per Stages etc...
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