Super cool video, it's interesting you felt fixie racing is safer than crits! I know you're not asking for artistic advice but bro GoPro color mode looks like absolute ass for basically any outdoor cycling conditions.
Gear inches comes from the old days of penny farthing. It is the equivalent diameter in inches of the front wheel of a penny farthing bicycle with the same equivalent gearing. So it comes down to how far the bike rolls per revolution of the pedals.
Get your gearing right. Use a narrow range in training and power data....true track frame gives better clearance than a road based "fixie"...You'll find your true power range with track events....points/scratch/sprints/unknown distance, et al
Love the videos... keep em coming. Once you get those last two corners before the finish sorted you'll have a good chance for the podium. Maybe one of the other guys would be willing to ride with you and talk you thru those corners.
Hey Claudio, quick question. How do you show mph and km/h at the same time on your video? Do you just render the video twice or is there like a virb edit setting I don't know about?
6:10 Regarding feeling safer: Fixed gear riders, especially those racing are arguably some of the best bike handlers and well rounded riders in cycling. That’s been my experience at least.
Of course you needed the $300 omniums haha, but if you love em and could afford them, that's what matters. You can get much cheaper track cranks that are plenty stiff and fast, don't let the 'fixie goons' fool you into thinking you need bling cranks.
You still have a surprised reaction when someone attacks, "WHOA or OH MY WHAT AN ATTACK". It's just an attack, be in a position to go with it. You were too far up and left the door open. So it's easy to get the jump on you and ride away. Like anyone who isn't a cat 4 would easily make a strong attack here.
Did you feel undergeared at all? The last few track crits I’ve had to run 48x14 to compete. I felt the heavier gear was clutch for the headwind straightaway and attacks.
Claudio is quite comfortable spinning and the lighter gear gets him punchy out of corners or to close a gap. I can't spin that high for that long so I lean to the higher gear too. But each to their strength.
I have a dual sided Quarq that's $1200 and single sided Stages that's $600. They both do the job! With dual sided you can see your left and right power distribution but it's not a big deal to me.
It's not uncommon for L/R power balance to be up to 5% difference (i.e. 45 left 55 right). It won't make a difference in terms of training as long as you're using the same meter but if the actual power number is worth the cost to you it MIGHT be worth getting dual. In the end you could find out your L/R distribution is exactly even and you spent that money for nothing 😂
The amount of pedestrians that had no idea people were moving 30mph and getting CLOSE was giving me high anxiety lmao
Thanks so much for the post! 51/16 is my training/commute ratio- thanks for the pointers for power- 30/10- will use!
Great vid. Love the fixie crit. Sharpens your bike skills hey! Kudos.
Super cool video, it's interesting you felt fixie racing is safer than crits!
I know you're not asking for artistic advice but bro GoPro color mode looks like absolute ass for basically any outdoor cycling conditions.
That guy off in the gravel was so close to that boulder.... great vid!
Gear inches comes from the old days of penny farthing. It is the equivalent diameter in inches of the front wheel of a penny farthing bicycle with the same equivalent gearing. So it comes down to how far the bike rolls per revolution of the pedals.
Get your gearing right. Use a narrow range in training and power data....true track frame gives better clearance than a road based "fixie"...You'll find your true power range with track events....points/scratch/sprints/unknown distance, et al
Thanks for sharing! Always get a buzz watching these videos
Shoulda went 50/14 gearing
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Love the videos... keep em coming. Once you get those last two corners before the finish sorted you'll have a good chance for the podium. Maybe one of the other guys would be willing to ride with you and talk you thru those corners.
That last lap was wicked! My whole body was tensed
Hey Claudio, quick question. How do you show mph and km/h at the same time on your video? Do you just render the video twice or is there like a virb edit setting I don't know about?
I render twice!
@12:21 I would have sat up and then punched to ensure you get dropped for not pulling through. Harden up.
You should be in radio! Great voice!
Great job! Beast numbers on the watts. Once you fine tune things, you are going to crush it.
6:10 Regarding feeling safer: Fixed gear riders, especially those racing are arguably some of the best bike handlers and well rounded riders in cycling. That’s been my experience at least.
New sub. Hi from the UK.
How long the distance per one loop in this crit ?
Lots of fun, thanks for sharing.
First of all $600 for a single sided power meter?
It's $500 for new Stages crank arm here in Oregon.
@@healthaccountserviceshbsbankof yeah for a dura ace crank but for around $700 you get dual sided pedal based power.
Of course you needed the $300 omniums haha, but if you love em and could afford them, that's what matters. You can get much cheaper track cranks that are plenty stiff and fast, don't let the 'fixie goons' fool you into thinking you need bling cranks.
Idk why I feel like fixed gear riders are somewhat better riders than the average roadie
Awesome performance!
love your videos. You always make me smile and often make me lol.
Gosh ... No brakes !
Fixed gear racing on a course with rocks doesn't sound safe but I've never raced fixed gear so I wouldn't know lol
Super doable with 30c tires on honestly makes it to lock the bike up, the secret of fixed gears is that its intuitive like riding a bike
Oh the boulders? Don't hit em
Siiick video 🔥
You still have a surprised reaction when someone attacks, "WHOA or OH MY WHAT AN ATTACK". It's just an attack, be in a position to go with it. You were too far up and left the door open. So it's easy to get the jump on you and ride away. Like anyone who isn't a cat 4 would easily make a strong attack here.
Not to be super critical here, but you need to hone your bike handling/cornering skills if you plan to keep racing crits....
Will you be posting your Pottstown criterium video?? I saw you there and wanted to see your perspective!
Pull the velodrome ones! Sick video great to see you doing track
6th is great for that effort!
Did you feel undergeared at all? The last few track crits I’ve had to run 48x14 to compete. I felt the heavier gear was clutch for the headwind straightaway and attacks.
I felt just right for my tired legs.
Claudio is quite comfortable spinning and the lighter gear gets him punchy out of corners or to close a gap. I can't spin that high for that long so I lean to the higher gear too. But each to their strength.
Do you recommend the left side power meter? I’m deciding should I just get left side or dual
I have a dual sided Quarq that's $1200 and single sided Stages that's $600. They both do the job! With dual sided you can see your left and right power distribution but it's not a big deal to me.
It's not uncommon for L/R power balance to be up to 5% difference (i.e. 45 left 55 right). It won't make a difference in terms of training as long as you're using the same meter but if the actual power number is worth the cost to you it MIGHT be worth getting dual.
In the end you could find out your L/R distribution is exactly even and you spent that money for nothing 😂
NIce Video!