[CR]Re: Jamming tool

(Example: Component Manufacturers:Cinelli)

Date: Tue, 08 Jun 2004 21:14:07 -0700
From: "john jorgensen" <designzero@earthlink.net>
To: <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: [CR]Re: Jamming tool

Joe & the List-

In So. Cal. 30 yrs ago, the jamming tool of choice was a kitchen sponge wrapped tightly into a cylinder with gaffers tape. A wrench was avoided in case of a fall. Cinelli track shorts were the shorts of choice for their pleated hind qtrs. and integrated tool pocket. At the Encino Velodrome at the time hand slings were frowned upon in competition, they could really propel the inbound rider, possibly into the rear wheel of another was the fear by the officials.

The retiring rider generally placed his left hand on the bars adjacent to the stem (large movements would be the least noticed there), reach back with his right to locate and throw his teammate into the fray by grabbing the rider by the jamming tool. It took practice to produce a good straight throw. When clear, retire above the "red" line. A typical Saturday night series would end with a Madison. Very strategic to ride and fun to watch if one knew the abilities of the participants, guessing when the exchanges would take place was always entertaining.

Remembering the Mantra, Sprint To Victory

John Jorgensen
Palos Verdes Ca.