Not necessarily. You have a mean spin. You might just have to accept that and use it to your advantage.

i respond to attack on road/track without standing up all the time - flex them calves and get low!

in fact, I only get out of the saddle if I absolutely have to, or to stretch while climbing for a min. i thin kits good practice to try to ride like this because getting out of the saddle is like the afterburners - you should try and save them

Granted, I was in the C group, I never got out of the saddle for the entirety of the race.

My gearing was somewhat limiting though. I physically could not stand without blowing up.

im actually in the same boat - brand new at track, raced "C" last week, gearing slightly low at 48/15t

im gonna get a 50t ring put on b4 TNR tonight. the officials want me to race "B" already so it should be fun racing in faster more competitive field for a few weeks


i can already see how there is certainly an optimization between having a big and low gear - the lower gear will make it easier to respond to surges and accelerations, but you will be missing out on some top end sprint.

Today I went to the dentist for a routine cleaning, ended up getting (my first ever) cavity filled. Woo.

I wear drawstring pants when I go to the dentist. That way I know if someone touched me inappropriately while I'm knocked out.

I don't wear pants, that way I know for sure they touched me.

:lol:

I'm going to give 49x15 a try. I'm at 49x16 right now, and I think I can spin a bigger gear just as fast. (rpm-wise)

And gettin' better in the standings. You've advanced to the fourth page!!!:p

from what i've been gathering talking to more experienced track riders, your appropriate gear ratio is highly track-dependent. some tracks are "faster" than others.

Good to know. Hellyer's banks aren't crazy steep.

I talked to one of the instructors and he recommended 86" for 4/5 racing for most people. He acknowledged that I have power, and I am quick, but I have no idea what the hell I'm doing out there. Probably will do a few more intermediate sessions before more racing. (Except this Saturday)

Hellyer is a very slow track.

Today I finished the last big assignment of the semester and sold back most of my books. For a whopping $71. I hate buying text books so much.

Rolled into Portland at a little past 9 this morning after driving all night... think it is time for a nap now.

Today I started to learn a new move.

48x16 here. spin to win

Oh yes.
http://i.imgur.com/fYSHf9R.jpg

^taco fries? Want 12.

Chegg.com 4lyfe.

I amazon'd them. Got 16 books for only $300. But I'll probably try the whole Chegg thing next semester. Just trying to find as many ways as possible to save some money.

Today I found this
http://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=312652

That thing must weigh a metric **** ton.

Today I'm over this goddamn weather.
Spring, please hurry the **** up.

if nothing else it saves me the hassle of bringing books back to find out i get 1% of the cost back, or nothing at all

the only things ive had to buy are books that have a cd key or one of those xerox textbooks