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my nine year old will kick your nine year old's ass.
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Originally Posted by p120ud213azn
(Post 8222992)
the racer dude in the op needs to tight his chain
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I noticed his chain looked loose as well. But that may be his preference. I can tell by his legs that he would kick my ass in a race!
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There is less need for an uber tight chain on a track, because there isn't much chance of a chain jumping. A slacker chain also is more efficient at transmitting force. On the subject of track racers(some of them at least) , since they don't accelerate or decelerate much, they can run steeper gearing and not have it murder their knees. Remember, they only have to accelerate once, no stop signs for them.
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Originally Posted by Drwecki
(Post 8224008)
I love how some people think their soooo much better than everyone else. Before your 9 year old does something does he ask for your advice? Do you give a snarky ass remark. If so your 9 year old is destined for therapy (and not as the therapist). As for my knees, are you a doctor? If not what are you talking about? Do the track racers have to have knee surgery like every day? If I didn't use a brake maybe, but I've already said I do. so. What. Jesus I tried to end this threat with a thanks for the advice. But you feel the need to put me down? Like why? Is it fun to make people mad? You my friend suck. As for the spider man comment made me laugh. Sorry for thinking outside the box. Some people do ride this set up (see them happily say it's good), it's not like I want to take Crack. Are you taking Crack now? Is this ladies home journal? Do I care about your folky words of wisdom? NO NO NO. It's not like I told anyone they were wrong. Just said I may still try it. Also Does your 9 year old wear skinny jeans and rock a cycling cap? Looks like and ID ten T error (can you figure that out). why the picture re-post? You didn't even refer to it? Hmmm. Crack is tasty!
"Internet, I like the way bikes look in pictures that I found on you (the internet). What gear is that so I can ride my bike and look like that?" |
People just let the thread die. I'm letting it die even though, I'm pretty steamed. Thanks to everyone who provided useful information. My final decision (which I don't understand why people care so much) is uncertain but if I do it, it won't be with a 15t back cog. I knew that before I ever started the thread. We'll leave it at that. And yes one day I plan on getting into track racing if only the velodrome was closer. If you want to keep insulting me miss mom give me a PM. :troll: <- I guess this is me, yay. This is even harsher than my learning to skid thread. Which was pretty lame, but sometimes you got to ask questions to learn anything. :troll: :troll: :troll: :troll: (I actually think this troll icon is pretty cute, so I'm glad to be a troll)
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HA WOW. the net never ceases to amaze!
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I ride 48x15 and sometimes 48x14. Its not hard, especially if you have nice low resistance tires and a light bike. You've also got to have good leg strength.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/...682f6e.jpg?v=0 |
Originally Posted by Ride Among Us
(Post 8225538)
I ride 48x15 and sometimes 48x14. Its not hard, especially if you have nice low resistance tires and a light bike. You've also got to have good leg strength.
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3096/...682f6e.jpg?v=0 |
Originally Posted by Drwecki
(Post 8225071)
And yes one day I plan on getting into track racing if only the velodrome was closer.
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LOL, no way that front chainring is a 40-anything . The dia is the close to the lenght of the crank arm .
BTW : my SS is 48-13, my fixie is a 40-18. LOL. For all the easy skids. . . . |
Originally Posted by p120ud213azn
(Post 8222992)
the racer dude in the op needs to tight his chain
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Originally Posted by p120ud213azn
(Post 8222992)
the racer dude in the op needs to tight his chain
On the track, people run pretty slack chains. Also I'm gonna guess he's running somewhere around 49-52/13-14. I did my best counting |
point to note
look at his thighs...do yours look like that? if not, i would recommend not trying to copy this setup. |
Originally Posted by iansmash
(Post 8253858)
point to note
look at his thighs...do yours look like that? if not, i would recommend not trying to copy this setup. |
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v_pe_3Eajp...0/image016.jpg
REAL MEN RIDE 130x15 go big or go home! Sorry, was reading up on Jose Meiffret and thought it would be kinda funny to post a pic here. http://rideagainstthemachine.blogspo...ith-death.html |
Hahahahaha
It's cool to run all big boy 90 gear inches on the street and be like "Yeah, I'm a strong rider, used to mess in the early nineties, I'm really a nice guy!" and then you realize you're a dumb ass and leave track gearing for the track, and learn that pedaling over 80 RPM is actually a lot better for you than pretending to be some keirin champ. Hell, most people (amateur) on the track run too high gearing. Getting your spin higher is a lot easier than torquing up.... |
HAhaha, this forum is great when i need a good laugh.
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That picture makes my knees ache just looking at it.
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Originally Posted by WellingtonPFunk
(Post 8223391)
See, I prefer big cog in back, small chainring in front -- mainly on the bike I use to ride up the sides of buildings.
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Originally Posted by Drwecki
(Post 8222949)
But look at this guy's bike and tell me it isn't pretty. Yeah, getting the supermodel in the bar is fun for a while but you wouldn't ride her everyday!
Dude, that bike is pretty.... PRETTY FUGLY!!!! Is that a stem or a tumor? |
putting my 19t on later!
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Originally Posted by 667
(Post 8257011)
Dude, that bike is pretty.... PRETTY FUGLY!!!! Is that a stem or a tumor?
http://www.britishcycling.org.uk/web..._KENNY_WEB.JPG The bars and stem are one piece. |
http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_v_pe_3Eajp...0/image016.jpg
Just so everyone can see Jose! THIS IS DOPE>>> It's like he beat up a giant and stole his chainring... |
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