Members Richard Posted October 12, 2012 Members Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 You should be concerned! I was on 49*15 on Wednesday, on 23mm tyres. I think track riders use a nominal 27" inch wheel when talking about gear sizes, so that gave me 88.2" (I was only 0.3" out in my post the other night - my memory's not what it was!) If I go next week, I'll try 50*15, which will be 90". Based on track centre chatter, this would be too small for A and B races. I think it may also be too small for C races. I could probably go up to a 51-tooth chainring and 91.8" straightaway, but as this is all pretty new to me, I'm going to treat it as an experiment and make small, incremental increases. I don't want to go too high and lose the ability to accelerate quickly. Â Your 48*16 would give you 81", Paul. The average speed for that last C race on Wedesday was 27.4mph. I did a wee calculation (correctly, hopefully!) and if you wanted to be up alongside Aidan at the finish, you would have had to spin your 81" gear at 115 rpm for five minutes! Nuff said? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted October 12, 2012 Members Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 Actually, 27.4mph as an average speed seems suspiciously fast. I wonder if the time for that last race is right. Hm... Â I still think you need a bigger gear, though, Paul! :-D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted October 12, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 " I was under-geared on 88.5" "Â Richard mmm..... I'm a bit concerned as I have 48-16 which, depending on what tyre size you use is only about 84" What gear were you using and what tyre section ? Â Â Was thinking of going 48/15 to start with and see how I get on with that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted October 12, 2012 Members Report Share Posted October 12, 2012 I'm talking about gear size for racing, mind. Smaller will be fine - perhaps better - for accreditation sessions, I think. I read somewhere that the hire bikes are on 82". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted October 13, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Daryll, I'm keen. Only evening I can't do is Wed, but it sounds like the league is on then anyway.  R  Ramsay  There is an accreditation 1 session 5-6 on the Wednesday. I'm booked for this, and thought I'd hang about for a bit after to watch the league. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted October 13, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 I've ordered a 14 sprocket! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Just been up with Charlie on level 2 48 16 you defo spin out think I will try 14 as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted October 13, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Just back from a recce at.the track with the kids. Looks great. Anyone fancy meeting up for the 5-6 slot on Wednesday? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted October 13, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Sorry Darryl, but I'm away with work on Wednesday night. Â Hopefully next time. Â R Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted October 13, 2012 Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 Daryl I skipped level one and did two today great fun not sure if you would need to do one aslong as you remember to pedal hard going up the banking and that you did it at Manchester Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted October 13, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 13, 2012 DarylI skipped level one and did two today great fun not sure if you would need to do one aslong as you remember to pedal hard going up the banking and that you did it at Manchester  Hi Billy  I thought I'd be OK. I'm just going along because it is the first session available that I can make. Am aiming to ride the league the week after or at a push the week after that. Just want a few spins before being in the thick of it. Let me know when you are going next and I'll try and come along then as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Darryl - I thought I would give this go this week on Wednesday and have registered although I haven't been up yet and not sure if I could do the introductory session first  Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted October 14, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I'm sure you'll be fine Colin. I'll see you there then. Aiming to get there go about 4.15. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Colin You will be fine there is only two rules in riding the track Rule 1 remember to keep pedalling Rule 2 remember to keep pedalling Keep pressure on the pedals on the banking and you will be fine Note it is very hot take a drink with you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Me and Mr C are up for part 3 tomorrow Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 I registered with the velodrome & they sent me card number & pin to book with  dizny work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted October 14, 2012 Report Share Posted October 14, 2012 Phone them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Booked session for Wednesday see you there at 4 15 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions Ramsay Posted October 15, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Booked for track into at 18:00 on Tuesday 23rd. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Daft question: what's the script with the hire bikes? Â Are they included in the price of the accreditation or do u have to book and pay separately? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted October 15, 2012 Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Included look Keo cleats or hire shoes also included Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions martin Posted October 15, 2012 Author 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 I'm sure you'll be fine Colin. I'll see you there then. Aiming to get there go about 4.15. Â Best phone and check Darryl. One of our Jets was there tonight to complete her accreditation, but got sent away: Â "Unfortunately we arrived up tonight to find out that the track is out of commission till the lighting is installed for the forthcoming world cup event, Much disappointment all round" Â Same stories on the BH forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted October 15, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Ramsay Colin and Darryl Got a call today cancelling session. Lighting issue. Told track down till Thursday so if you have not hear d from tra ck. you ma y want to check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted October 15, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted October 15, 2012 Thanks guys. Will check. Presumably the league won't be in either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colin McPhee Posted October 16, 2012 Report Share Posted October 16, 2012 Will check also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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