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robgul

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Track bike specification (or rules)
« on: 30 October, 2008, 02:37:12 pm »
I've Googled around but can't find anything (yet ...) that gives the "rules" for the spec for bikes used on the track.  (British Cycling was the obvious)

Anyone have any ideas on a source please?

One specific question relates to front wheels - are Q/R axles allowed?  ... or must they be nutted?

Thanks

Rob
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malrees2

Re: Track bike specification (or rules)
« Reply #1 on: 30 October, 2008, 02:47:24 pm »
QR's were not allowed in my day and rules are bound to be more towards safety now. So, yes, you need track nuts.
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Re: Track bike specification (or rules)
« Reply #2 on: 30 October, 2008, 02:48:22 pm »
You can download the rulebook pdf here which gives all sorts of measurements and equipment specs for track, cross and road. A quick glance states "Cycles used for track racing shall not be fitted with freewheels, quick release wheels, wing nuts, brakes or similar accessories, except by permission of the Board or the Region concerned." Para 3.2.4.
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robgul

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Re: Track bike specification (or rules)
« Reply #3 on: 30 October, 2008, 03:17:37 pm »
Ah - I knew there had to be an answer.

... and my assumption on QRs was correct - seems obvious!

Thanks

Rob
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giropaul

Re: Track bike specification (or rules)
« Reply #4 on: 30 October, 2008, 04:09:28 pm »
You can get allen key skewers that should be OK though.

P S - Newport and Manchester have specific bike specifications for safe use on the steeper bankings.
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robgul

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Re: Track bike specification (or rules)
« Reply #5 on: 30 October, 2008, 04:34:12 pm »
Quote from: Giropaul on 30 October, 2008, 04:09:28 pm
You can get allen key skewers that should be OK though.

P S - Newport and Manchester have specific bike specifications for safe use on the steeper bankings.

Were you watching me in my garage about half an hour ago ?  I was trying an Allen key skewer     Seems it should work OK.   :thumbsup:

... we went to Newport a couple of weeks ago and 2 guys had their own bikes ... nobody checked anything, they just got on the track and rode!   I'll check it out anyway as we have a few Manchester outings planned.

Thanks

Rob
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Tom M

Re: Track bike specification (or rules)
« Reply #6 on: 30 October, 2008, 05:38:34 pm »
Don't know if they would bother checking all the time, but I guess you'd fell a bit of a numpty if you took a big gouge out of the boards with your pedals...

General onus is on safety really - Will it come loose, and in the event of a crash is there pokey shaped things?
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rogerzilla

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Re: Track bike specification (or rules)
« Reply #7 on: 30 October, 2008, 05:53:09 pm »
The real no-nos are double-sided pedals like SPDs, QRs and (obviously) gears and brakes.  Tri-bars aren't allowed either, unless you're out on your own or pursuiting.

IME no-one checks BB height at Newport or Calshot, although they might moan if they think you're using the wrong gearing because it's slightly harder to do bunch exercises when one guy is on 48 x 16 and the rest are on 48 x 15.
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Frenchie

Re: Track bike specification (or rules)
« Reply #8 on: 30 October, 2008, 06:02:41 pm »
Quote from: Giropaul on 30 October, 2008, 04:09:28 pm
P S - Newport and Manchester have specific bike specifications for safe use on the steeper bankings.

Bottom bracket height I think?
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Re: Track bike specification (or rules)
« Reply #9 on: 30 October, 2008, 06:05:03 pm »
Quote from: rogerzilla on 30 October, 2008, 05:53:09 pm
The real no-nos are double-sided pedals like SPDs...

Sure?  They weren't a problem when I was at Newport or when we were at Calshott.
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Frenchie

Re: Track bike specification (or rules)
« Reply #10 on: 30 October, 2008, 06:07:25 pm »
Quote from: andygates on 30 October, 2008, 06:05:03 pm
Quote from: rogerzilla on 30 October, 2008, 05:53:09 pm
The real no-nos are double-sided pedals like SPDs...

Sure?  They weren't a problem when I was at Newport or when we were at Calshott.

On most tracks they wouldn't want you to damage the wooden surface...
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robgul

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Re: Track bike specification (or rules)
« Reply #11 on: 30 October, 2008, 06:08:58 pm »
It's only the front wheel that's the issue with the machine I have acquired - the rest of it is an "approved/compliant" track frame (with sticky-out bits) that's been used in a few competitive events at Newport & Manchester - I have fitted my Look Delta pedals.

The front wheel is a road wheel, but the Allen key skewer will get around the QR question (until I consider sourcing a nutted wheel) for the moment.

Rob
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robgul

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Re: Track bike specification (or rules)
« Reply #12 on: 30 October, 2008, 06:10:38 pm »
Quote from: andygates on 30 October, 2008, 06:05:03 pm
Quote from: rogerzilla on 30 October, 2008, 05:53:09 pm
The real no-nos are double-sided pedals like SPDs...

Sure?  They weren't a problem when I was at Newport or when we were at Calshott.

Yeah, one of the guys at our Newport jaunt had SPDs (the MTB type!) - seemed wrong to me, but the coach didn't take any notice.

Rob
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andygates

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Re: Track bike specification (or rules)
« Reply #13 on: 30 October, 2008, 06:38:43 pm »
I took Time ATACs to both.  Fattersby wiping out Charlotte was more of a worry.  The spec might be more tightly enforced if you race competitively?
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Re: Track bike specification (or rules)
« Reply #14 on: 30 October, 2008, 07:18:42 pm »
Newport's own fleet is Look-equipped and you're not allowed to swap them to your own.

There's a tale of a rider I know who went to a taster/coaching session, using one of the track's bikes. She rode around for a couple of laps, failing to clip in and eventually crashing.

Yes, she did have SPD cleats on her shoes...
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robgul

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Re: Track bike specification (or rules)
« Reply #15 on: 30 October, 2008, 08:02:55 pm »
Quote from: Rhys W on 30 October, 2008, 07:18:42 pm
Newport's own fleet is Look-equipped and you're not allowed to swap them to your own.

There's a tale of a rider I know who went to a taster/coaching session, using one of the track's bikes. She rode around for a couple of laps, failing to clip in and eventually crashing.

Yes, she did have SPD cleats on her shoes...

... you can if you ask very nicely and have your own spanner ... one of our group had Keos and changed them over  :thumbsup:

However, in principle you are correct.

Rob
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