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my legs still hurt from Andy smashing that scratch race

Never trust anything a sprinter tells you.

On the other hand, many people on here seem to find 55x11 'a bit spinny' whilst riding in the West End, so you're probably telling the truth... this time.

;-)

Well I am aero equipped for a start.

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Such as?

I would say this is fairly easy to sort, as mentioned earlier pop down the track next Sunday and show as doubters what you are all about.

Assumption is the mother of most mistakes.
I might take you up on the track thing.

To...e p.p

so what did Ste_s assume incorrectly??

You'll be on a medium gear.

Cool I dont use big gears anyway, cetainly smaller than most on here.

and on a hire bike of our choosing.

Now that is a bit mean.....

Who are Dave Brailsford and Brad Wiggins?

As stated, 35 MPH from the Eyethorne turn off on the A256 to Eastry. Spinning @ 140- 150.
And don't my legs know it now.

.oo... .i.

Well I would love to coach you Mark as you are clearly a very talented athlete......come down to Herne Hill next week and show us what you can do.

Dave is the team GB head coach/performance director and Brad is a Multi Olympic pursuit champion.

I've not tested my neighbours, no (but 2 of them are at death's door).

I'd like to see a study done. 175rpm seems more attainable for the masses, but I suppose I must have a lower opinion of 'most people' than you do :D

I am an eternal optimist mate ;-)

My 274 was on 170mm cranks - I think that's what they have on the RPLZ rigs...

I think that when you (bdtb & RPM) are talking about 'most people', you're talking about people with an inclination to try the rollers, or other potential sprinting talent.

I was taking 'most people' as being a majority of the population. My dad could hit 200rpm, but he was a trackie. My mum couldn't. My wife couldn't. I don't think any of my neighbours could either... except perhaps my upstairs neighbours' daughter's boyfriend, judging by the speed of the creaking and groaning coming through our bedroom ceiling while they're at it.

Have you tested them? Or is that your assumption/opinion?

As i said I havnt yet tested someone who couldnt, now thats a selection from friends to track sprinters, certainly not all cyclists and not all sprinter types.

Bmmf

If someone can hit 35mph for 2 miles even with a 20mph folloowing wind on 82" I would be very very impressed.

Also I have never tested anyone who couldnt hit 200rpm in an unloaded rig test, so I stand by my claim most people can hit 200rpm on the rollers just maybe not for very long!

Pifco

Maybe you want to re-read the post of Mr Bump again...he suggests that leg power and gearing are the limiting factors in the top speed acheiveable on the FLAT, your response is that its ability to spin, taking in mind I have evidence that max rpm is not the limiting factor what would you now suggest it to be?

RPM

I have hit around 250 max, that pesky 500m is a bit far for me! Last time I had a go I was equal with Craig Mac at half distance (according to Winston)then might have blown a tad.....

I coach guys that are getting near 300rpm on 165mm cranks and have heard of riders above 300rpm on 100mm cranks.

Not really - It's down to how fast you can spin. The bike will want to go faster, but your legs can't.

totally disagree, most people can hit over 200rpm on the rollers but get no where near that on the flat on a bike because they can not produce enough power. And how does the bike want to go faster....?

OK its a bit windy, but: 49:16, with 23mm Contis, very slightly downhill. Ran out of pedalling ability @ 36mph (just couldn't spin any faster!) got a shove from the wind and hit 39mph.
Dropped back to 35mph on the flat which I maintained till my legs died (about 2 miles).

Got home and couldn't stand up.

.oo... .i.

Best you give Dave Brailsford a call, as 35mph on the flat for two miles makes you quicker than Brad Wiggins and all on an 82" gear.......

So what races are planned?

Am I allowed to get the prizes should I be lucky enough to win something?

Hi guys, I am running sprint sessions at Reading track every Monday (bar bank hols) starts at 5pm sharp cost is £5 each hope to see some of you there.

Lee

Just looked at the pics and you really should have been wearing leg warmers Monday night kids! it was freezing...

how many of you are going? I can either take another in my car or come with u guys if there is room to split the costs more, and if you want I could drive as I know where it is....

ps it was VERY cold last night....

no bigger than 82"

you are all a bunch of pussy's!

cheers guys, Paul do you have numbers for either of those places?

Hey guys

can anyone recommend a local place to get a frame resprayed? think its about time I got my road fixie back going so I can be a tart like you noys.

My legs are hurting today!! 10 laps seems such a long way...

Paul that muscle may have been down to nervous tension and then local fatigue.

The best tubs by far for racing are the Vittoria pista evo cs about £40 each, however they dont last long but nothing is quicker.

As for tape v glue i have and still do use both and have never had a problem with tape except for with my Campy Shamals which for some reason the tape just doesnt work with.

Andy no! the work can wait, it may well rain for the next 3 weeks you really should be there tonight...

Andy! why you not coming!?!

I wasnt sure if that was you when I saw you there JC tahts why I didnt come and say hi!! The side burns threw me off, you barely needed to shave last time I saw you!