Trying track riding
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Trying track riding
Postby Lazyweek » Tue May 17, 2011 9:25 pm
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby bigfriendlyvegan » Tue May 17, 2011 11:29 pm
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby foo on patrol » Wed May 18, 2011 7:51 pm
The difference for me with track racing was, the speed and sharpness in your reflexes during the race and overall variety of races!
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby Lazyweek » Thu May 19, 2011 9:59 am
Do many people ride their track bikes on the road as well? Is there much fiddling around to just remove the brake before heading out on the track?
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby HappyHumber » Thu May 19, 2011 1:35 pm
I can't speak from experience, but I think people who do ride the same bike on the track as on the road - generally the bike is higher geared when used on the track, and lower generally for practical reasons of stopping & starting for on the road. This where a flip-flop hub can also assist. Depending on the dropout and adjustment range, you could probably get away with a ~3 tooth difference on the rear cogs without having to change chain length.Lazyweek wrote:Do many people ride their track bikes on the road as well? Is there much fiddling around to just remove the brake before heading out on the track?
What you want is all doable and reasonable.. just gotta know the gotchyas; allowing for few additional expenses to go with a bike bought for such dual purpose.
Oh yeah.. and make sure the fork crown at least is drilled for a brake.
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby brawlo » Thu May 19, 2011 1:40 pm
But seriously, it's a fantastic sport. After sitting on the sidelines watching my eldest girl have a go, I decided to get involved too. What a rush! I love the competition and the people I've met have been fantastic. I only wish I'd got involved in this sooner.
Riding a track bike on the road is fine as long as you have at least a front brake (I may be wrong on this so may be corrected). The brake should be easily removed in 5 min or so. Dedicated track forks won't have a drilling for a front brake though so if you're purchasing a bike, that's something to watch out for.
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby toppity » Sat May 21, 2011 10:53 am
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby foo on patrol » Sat May 21, 2011 8:11 pm
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby brentono » Sat May 28, 2011 12:28 pm
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby foo on patrol » Sat May 28, 2011 6:05 pm
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby brentono » Wed Jun 01, 2011 1:21 pm
200m with 58 degree banking. Wild!foo on patrol wrote: That's better than 45 degrees.
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby brawlo » Wed Jun 01, 2011 3:52 pm
What would be the accepted BB drop?
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby brentono » Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:28 pm
Massive centrifugal force changes through the bends.brawlo wrote:Sprints would certainly be interesting, and no doubt quicker!
What would be the accepted BB drop?
BB, have no idea these days, up to you.
Short 165mm cranks though, are the go.
Main thing, if you drop low, below the black line, at speed-
your left pedal may clip the white area, if that happens, it shakes you up.
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby mikesbytes » Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:47 pm
Where is it?brentono wrote:200m with 58 degree banking. Wild!foo on patrol wrote: That's better than 45 degrees.
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby brentono » Thu Jun 02, 2011 12:50 pm
The States.mikesbytes wrote:Where is it?brentono wrote:200m with 58 degree banking. Wild!foo on patrol wrote: That's better than 45 degrees.
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby Eddy current » Thu Jun 02, 2011 5:02 pm
to go & have a crack at the Speed Dome here in Perth.
i hear thursday night is the right night for newbies to go? is that correct?
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby tterbw » Fri Jun 03, 2011 8:08 pm
Newbies are put in a group and taught track etiquette/how to ride the boards etc.
Oh and make sure if you come, don't show up between the 6-13th June, its shutdown for maintenance (finally!)
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby gretaboy » Thu Jun 30, 2011 3:37 pm
do track clubs have "test" bikes that you can have a go on?
how does it all work..the gradings and so forth, what are they based upon?
does anyone know what clubs in the newcastle area do it and on what nites?
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby bigfriendlyvegan » Thu Jun 30, 2011 8:41 pm
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Re: Trying track riding
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby bigfriendlyvegan » Thu Jun 30, 2011 10:52 pm
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Re: Trying track riding
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby brentono » Mon Jul 04, 2011 11:20 am
... best thing is, more oxygen in the air on race nights, faster racing.gretaboy wrote:...best thing is that the race night works for me
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby foo on patrol » Mon Jul 04, 2011 8:05 pm
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Re: Trying track riding
Postby Sh4rkbait » Wed Jul 06, 2011 4:50 pm
Living so close to the Speed dome I had to give it another go, now all I need is to get my fitness back after 2years off, I lost interest in solitary training for time trials and drifted away from training and racing. Now 10kg heavier I have rediscovered my interest and it is all down to the track, great people, great fun and a safe environment (the two guys who touched wheels in the C grade 15 lap bunch race last night might not agree on the safe part ). I have started going out with a local shop ride on saturday mornings too.
Anyone thinking about doing it don't, just do it it is so much fun. You might surprise yourself, I did!
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