Can anyone recommend a large, programmable LED gym timer/clock for intervals? I'd like something that has an audible countdown for intervals/sprints. There's a lot of options on Amazon, etc but no idea how to gauge quality. TIA.
Not a paid post, just a genuine recommendation. If you have the opportunity, consider attending one of Coach Stephen McMullan's (AthleteXcel) Sprint Camps. I attended last weekend’s camp at CNCB in Bromont, Quebec, and came away with valuable new insights into my fitness, skills, and race strategy heading into the winter season.
Our group included riders with a wide range of experience and abilities, and Stephen still gave everyone plenty of individual attention and specific, useful feedback.
More information:
https://athletesxcel.square.site/product/athletes-xcel-track-sprint-training-camp-3-day-bromont-qc/5U6WUZ6WMT4XLLD36TKIRHGF
Mods: If this crosses the line into promotion, I completely understand if it’s removed.
Edit: Added information
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Visiting Seattle and dropped by PPM. I might have to move here.
I recently picked up a BXT TRC195 frameset. It hit the stack/reach numbers I was looking for without requiring a second mortgage, and after my first race day on an outdoor low-banked asphalt track, I'm pretty impressed.
The bike felt excellent. Acceleration was very snappy with both a rear disc and deep-section rear wheel, and the handling was agile and predictable at speed. Overall, I'm very happy with the purchase, although I'm also keeping an eye on the upcoming mid-level track frame from Velobike that Glenn has mentioned should be arriving later this year.
That said, I'm fighting one of the frame's well-known issues: seatpost slip.
The guys at Lametto Rose (fans of the BXT 195) suggested adding a piece of sandpaper to the wedge clamp, which helped somewhat, but the post still slipped 1–2 mm during hard efforts when I was really driving back into the saddle.
I obviously don't want to simply keep increasing torque and risk damaging the seat tube, so I'm looking for other solutions. My next steps are probably adding additional carbon assembly paste and either more sandpaper or a thin aluminum shim, as there seems to be a little extra clearance around the post.
Has anyone successfully solved the seatpost slip issue on one of these frames? I'd appreciate any suggestions.
TIA.