Large Front Chainring, Small Back?
01-21-09 | 08:32 PM
#29
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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.
01-21-09 | 08:49 PM
#30
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01-21-09 | 10:19 PM
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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!
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01-21-09 | 10:50 PM
#32
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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. 
<- 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. (I actually think this troll icon is pretty cute, so I'm glad to be a 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. (I actually think this troll icon is pretty cute, so I'm glad to be a troll)
01-22-09 | 01:22 AM
#35
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01-22-09 | 08:16 AM
#36
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When I lived in Madison back in the 80s we had a group of riders who'd head to the track in Kenosha every Tuesday evening to ride. It's not that far, and car pooling with others helps. Ask around in the shops -- I'll bet there are still people doing this.
01-26-09 | 07:40 PM
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01-26-09 | 10:09 PM
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01-27-09 | 11:54 AM
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01-27-09 | 12:07 PM
#43
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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....
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....
01-27-09 | 12:44 PM
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sorry couldn't resist
01-27-09 | 01:22 PM
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