Questions tagged [track-racing]
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Different configurations for lenticular wheels
I have a question about lenticular wheels for track bikes, originated by watching the last World Championships in 2022.
In many situations, bikes have a pair of lenticular wheels, like this case:
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Does the saddle height need to be changed when the crank length changes?
On my road bike I have 172.5mm crank and my saddle height is 810mm from the bottom bracket. On my track bike I have a crank arm 165mm. Do I need to change the saddle height on my track bike? Will it ...
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What is the difference between 1/2'' x 1/8'' and 1/8'' chain size for single speed?
I get the difference between 1/8'' and 3/32'', but does this 1/2'' really make a difference, or is it the same thing?
I want to use the chain for track cycling.
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Can a road bike BB work on track bike?
I have Merida track 500. It comes with a 175mm FSA vero track crankset and JIS square taper cartridge.
I want to change it with Miche Pistard Air track crankset, 165mm and for that I need to change ...
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GPS bike computers in track cycling?
I am not familiar with track cycling at all but was wondering what type of bike computers, if any, are used in track cycling (in competition as well training)?
I am assuming that at least in training ...
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Why are disc wheels not used in the front on professional track sprint races?
Why are they used only in the back if there is no risk of winds at all?
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Why wear sunglasses in indoor velodromes?
I've watched a fair amount of UCI world cup track racing in the past year, and I've noticed most cyclists are wearing sunglasses in indoor velodromes. Sometimes they're aerodynamic visors, but more ...
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Campagnolo Large Flange Pista (track) hubs
I haven't any direct experience with vintage Campagnolo large flange pista/track hubs.
Can anyone tell me if there are issues with mounting a 70-80s era 5-6 speed road freewheel and using them just ...
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Are velodromes symmetrical?
This question establishes why velodromes all operate in an anticlockwise direction. Are velodromes designed this way, to make the left hand turn easier, or would it be just as easy to cycle clockwise ...
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Why do track bikes vary between events?
Watching the Olympics, I've noticed that track bikes seem to vary between events.
For example, in the Keirin, all the riders have bikes with a solid/disc rear wheel and a front wheel that has a solid ...
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Why is track cycling done counter-clockwise?
As far as I have seen, track cycling is only done anti-clockwise/counter-clockwise/with only left turns, yet looking through what I can find (in a non exhaustive search) I cannot find any mention of ...
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Tri bike or track bike?
I am in the verge of buying an Argon18 E-114.
Can anyone please advise me as to whether it is a track or a triathlon bike?
Looking at the hub spacing on the rear and the bb height it seems to be a ...
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takhion-esque track frame identification!
I thinking on buying this very lightweight track frame that is very similar in looks to those beautiful takhion pursuit frames from the urss 80's. I was told that brazilian cycling federation bought ...
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Endomondo without autopause
Suppose I saved my training on Endomondo (android) with autopause option disabled. I have my training stored and I can view it on the endomondo.com site.
But I want to "simulate" autopause i.e. I ...
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Why fixed-gear for track racing?
I have what seems like a really simple question, and yet I didn't manage to find the answer.
Why do track races require fixed-gear bicycles, as opposed to single-speed freewheeled bicycles? Is it ...
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