Guest GEORGE DONNELLY Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Jannza, AllanC, Jodyc and 1 other 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest GEORGE DONNELLY Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Only done level one accreditation so far and maybe getting ahead of myself but got a remarkably good deal on this so decided to take the plunge. Can any of you track dudes advise on what size of gear I should be employing for general track use? I'm gonna look mighty cool on this even as others whizz past, lapping me. Just don't ride down the banking from me, I'm very heavy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 3, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 George Gorgeous I suggest 48-15 or 16 for general riding, 16 for longer endurance training. For bunch racing, I found 48-14 perfect Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KennyS Posted November 3, 2012 Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Serious question, Paul Isn't that a bit low? 48* 16 is a Youth B gear. Hat have you been riding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions P McDonald Posted November 3, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 3, 2012 Kenny Serious answer! Only did track league one time so for the group c races this was an ideal gear, certainly spinning at about 120rpm I guess last lap or two. I think Richard was on 50-15 which almost the same, me being 3.43 ratio and Richard 3.33 As I say I am a youth ( at heart Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Richard Posted November 4, 2012 Members Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 George, based on the manufacturer's specs, I suspect you're currently on 49*15, which is 88.2". I think that's just about right for accreditation. Give your wallet a break and ride the bike as it is - see what your body makes of it. :-) The worst case scenario is that you'll learn how to spin. For racing in the bargain basement C group, I found that 49*15 wasn't enough. I swapped to 50*15 for the second track league night. That's 90". Is Accreditation 4 two hours of mock racing? If so, maybe that's the time to give 50*15 a run out. Optimum gearing is going to be slightly different for everyone. I don't know what mine is yet but I'm sticking with 90" for the track league for the time being. I'd be interested to hear what other folk have ridden and how they found it. PS: For all your gear inch calculations: http://software.bare...bit.applet.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 4, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Coming soon KennyS and AllanC 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest EPCC Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Verry green the monster is out I wounded how flexible my Visa card is Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Ross Toole Posted November 4, 2012 Report Share Posted November 4, 2012 Darryl, I'm in love!!!!!!! So jealous! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2023 Subscriptions charlie p Posted November 8, 2012 2023 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Darryl Has the bike arrived. Can u give me a full sp as thinking of buying it in black Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2024 Subscriptions Darryl Gunson Posted November 8, 2012 2024 Subscriptions Report Share Posted November 8, 2012 Hi Charlie Yes the bike has arrived. Very satisfied with it. Although only ridden it on the turbo. Full spec (if that's what sp means) is here: http://www.planet-x-bikes.co.uk/i/q/CBPXPCTB/planet_x_franko_bianco_pro_carbon_track_bike Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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