Track Sprinting

I tried to email these guys today about there sprint clinics http://www.fasttrackcoaching.biz/ but got an error response. Are they still going?

Lee has moved to USA and I think he disbanded the company. They are still being run by Dave though but I can't remember the contact details or the name of the new company they set up

Email to petemitchell1990@gmail.com or dlgmastercoach@googlemail.com

This looks current: http://cyclecoaching.net/contact-us/

Cheers guys, all sorted now.

These Bont track shoes look about right:

http://www.brookscycles.co.uk/bont-t-one-track-shoe.html?utm_source=Google-Base&utm_medium=Web&utm_campaign=Gbase

Any reason not to? Anyone ordered from them before?

Great price, great pair of shoes, only reason not to get them? well they are sooo last year's model! =p

Not cool, Ho, not cool...

Great price, great pair of shoes, only reason not to get them? well they are sooo last year's model! =p

So the Vaypor T is the current model by looking at the Bont website.

To be honest, you can't really go wrong with both of them, it is really up to you if you want to fork out almost twice the price for this year's model. For me the only reason why I went for this year's bont shoes is mainly because of the looks and that the strap actually goes around all the laces instead of just the top part. (just my person opinion for better support around the foot) Hope this helps! =)

Not cool, Ho, not cool...

She's hot^ Does she ride track too?

This:http://www.saddleback.co.uk/filedepository/product%20images/bont%20cycling/track%20shoes/thumbnails/Track1_white_3000_3000_110610011952.jpg

or this?

http://www.elitecycling.co.uk/gfx/bont%20Track%20New%20Vaypour%20T.jpg

To be honest, you can't really go wrong with both of them, it is really up to you if you want to fork out almost twice the price for this year's model. For me the only reason why I went for this year's bont shoes is mainly because of the looks and that the strap actually goes around all the laces instead of just the top part. (just my person opinion for better support around the foot) Hope this helps! =)

You've compared the two have you?

I can't see how that actually makes much of a difference as it's the laces that make the shoe tight.

I've been using the T1s for a couple of years, no complaints. They're a very stiff shoe and ideal for sprinting. They cost about $150 from the US IIRC

I missed that connection.

Cheers for the info Hoke, I'd read a fair bit prior to posting but wondered if they were fit for purpose and more importantly the sites reputation.

Brooks cycles is good. Run by a sprinter for sprinters.

Cheers Rob, I'll check out a USA site but failing that I'll grab them from there.

+1 on Brooks Cycles, Tony Brooks is an absolute diamond, always a pleasure to deal with.

Cheers Rob, I'll check out a USA site but failing that I'll grab them from there.

Oh, I only got mine from the US because it was cheaper two years ago. Almost certainly won't be now.

+1 on Brooks Cycles, Tony Brooks is an absolute diamond, always a pleasure to deal with.

A good courier also helps.

Quick question regarding Truing a track wheel. Is it the same process as a normal road wheel? I.e. can a normal shop do it or should I be taking it anywhere special?

It's a Planet X tubular wheel with blades spokes, use for training. After using it on the rollers for the first time it seem rather bumpy so wanted it sorted.

Cheers guys.

a 'normal shop' with a mechanic that can true wheels, yes.

ie not halfrauds

I've used decathlon for my road bike servicing and wheels and they were fine.