Setting up the Fuji Track Elite for riding the individual pursuit on the track.
Tag: technical
Gearing for Track Racing Explained
This article presents key concepts for understanding which gear to select for velodrome racing on a fixed gear.
World Class Sprint Gearing
Track sprint cyclists are a different breed. This article gives a few insights into the gear choices made by the world’s elite sprint and keirin cyclists.
The Impact of Crank Length on Gear Ratio
There are a lot of myths surrounding crank length for track cycling. What does crank length mean really mean for your gear ratio and does it matter?
Part 3: Track Event Staff & Equipment
Part 2: Track Event Planning & Management
Part 1: So You Want to Run a Track Event?
With a bit of organisation running a track event can be a real buzz as you watch it unfold on race day. This is the first of a multi part guide to running a track cycling event.
Simon’s Makino
This Makino NJS is a tight, all steel, racing machine. The beauty is in its simplicity. You know that in ten years time, this frame is going to be just as worthy as what it is today.
A World Beating Pursuit Bike
With all the current discussions surrounding the massive amounts of money being spent by the world’s track cycling super powers in the chase for Olympic Gold, back in the real world athletes can still obtain off the shelf machines worthy of a World Championship winning ride.