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also, what about building very heavy wheels for training, something like velocity b43/h plus son eero with extra weight added, just not sure how to add the extra weight to the rims
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Im looking for more training info. apparently Chris Hoy used a very heavy bike for training in his early years? wrap some lead around the tubing maybe? or fill with stainless steel ball bearings?
do any of his books or any other track cycling based books have unusual training tips and sample programs?
some of the Japanese ergo trainers look amazing in keirin youtube videos, with the huge flywheels, would love to be able to make something custom for standing start practice
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I use lusso(sp?) undershorts, theyve a light pad. Also dhb from wiggle. Found the new medalist chamois insert but its around $70,
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£40 plus postage
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the larger the frame size the less stiff its gonna be, what length top tube and stem do you currently ride?
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I was wrong saying a turbo is just for cardio, Im using the kurt kinetic road machine with extra 12lb flywheel, you can do very good anaerobic work with it.
maybe using the analogy of boxing bags, with rollers being speed bag and turbo being a heavy bag?
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I have the hidden bolt 600 stem made by Nitto, just like the Dura Ace AX stem. its stamped 25.8mm and I'd like to use 25.4mm Nitto bars with it.
Ive used the nitto 25.4-26mm shim with a 26mm stem and that should also work with traditional quill stem clamps that are 25.8mm,but the Shimano 600 stem fit isnt simply a hole that is squeezed tight
an I worrying about nothing, will the tolerances be fine for .2mm difference?
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all new & still mint
Dura Ace 7400 36h with skewer
Suntour Sprint/Superbe high flange 36h
Dura Ace 7710 28h
White Industries tracker 32hsearch thru my threads if interested
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they prob still make them in very small numbers Italy, Yoshida in Japan make them for look 3 bolt shoes.
'slotted cleats' is the correct term I believe
http://www.alexscycle.com/misc-/njs/yoshida-track-cleats-pair-.html
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Should be fine for an IP but nothing else
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just spotted this:http://www.g-cog.com/G-Cog_hardware.htm
its a bmx cog(shimano spline)with power meterused with the sturmey 3 speed fixed it seems like it would be a great training tool?
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My specific question is does anyone have any experience with the Sugino MC130 crankset. It doesnt have much info about it online but appears to be an upgraded design of the RD2. Im aware that they are both road doubles, the MC130 also has extra machining done to remove the tabs for inner chainring, just like Speciates TA did with the Alize piste 130bcd. Ive seen very expensive MC130 chainrings too, a copy of 1970/80s style with anodized colors
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changed to handbuilt cxp33's, dt swiss alpine III on the rear, comp for the front. had to use brass washers with the rear miche.
flanges on the front are polished. logos removed, ceramic bearings rear, enduro grade 3/5 front, cant remember.
dura ace track nuts. using an old nos ringle stem, perfect fit for the nitto, very stiff too, I like the b127 bars while racing but not so much for standing starts.
switched from Conti gp 4000s to Challenge Criterium, they dont feel as fast but Im faster so 'feel' doesnt matter so much I suppose.
switched to sugino 75 chainring because I got a good deal and its black, no difference to the omnium stock chainring
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Sugino **french **bb cups nos
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they only come out for nationals(or other big race days) here, nobody would wear one in a league race
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shimano 7410
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the Sugino Mighty Competition(MC) appears to be a stiffer/better quality design than the RD2/Messenger, does anyone have any experience with it?
both same chainline with 103mm jis bb
the rear of the arms on the MC are of similar design to shimano 7410 and 7700/7710
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they are good quality. using a un55 107 at the moment. best 107mm jis would be un90series, expensive nos on ebay
LFGSS
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Training on a heavier bike should improve acceleration when racing on a light bike. ive heard of cyclist loading up panniers just for the extra weight, would also help them on hill climbs tho thats not track. Just like those weighted vests that american footballers and other athletes use. I tried ankle weights for basketball years ago and they helped, tho they are an injury risk. Rugby player and sprinters run with sleds(with weight) attached by a harness.
the stationary trainer with the heavy flywheel doesnt slip when doing standing starts, wattbikes dont even have a realistic standing start. One of the senior members on my team mentioned he was thinking of buying one for the club.
I race already but Im interested in learning as much as possible. Ive looked thru fixedgear fever and read 'upupup!'. Theres just doesnt seem to be many training books out there.
running in the ocean is good for footballers. The Japanese do short uphill sprints on a purpose built training area at keirin schools.
ive done weight work to prepare for this season, single leg leg-press, not all cyclists realise its better to do 1leg at a time. It doesnt look as hardcore with half the weight. Im switching to OLY lifts for next season, and front squat