I've just put down a deposit on a track bike, my sign of commitment to having a go on the track. Its an Apollo Record 2010 model, through Glen Parker cycles in Nedlands. I like to think they cut me a deal. They would do the 2011 model at the same price, which has a new frame with an aero cutaway on the down tube and a set of deep rim wheels, but they reckon the components aren't as good and convinced me to go for the old model. Pick it up next week.
Heading for Lancelin this weekend for the Coastal Clash which will include a bit of running, swimming, paddling and a 37km time trial on Sunday arvo on the bike. So I'll miss the weekends track session and long ride but should be back on deck the following weekend.
See you on the track, with new bike. Its a red one so it should be fast.....
The closest I can come to that is a new seat on my track bike - it's red! And I suspect that the bike is not the only reason that your bike will go fast. I think it's great that you are going to have ago on the track, and I'm sure we will have fun chasing you!
ReplyDeleteWhat roll-out gearing did they give you. I think mine is a 48x15, and the new track probably needs a slightly bigger gearing. The trouble with going fast around our bends is that the slope is not enough to go much faster than about 52-55 km/hr. Gets a bit risky even over 51.
ReplyDeleteYeah, I think its 48x15 also. At this stage I don't know any better. Its easier to slip a little gear upgrade through the minister in charge later on though...
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