Standing Start Calculator

Compare two race setups using your own standing-start performance.

1. Your current start

Use a repeatable timing split. This sets the rider's starting ability.

Event

Timed distance

Current time (seconds)

Rider weight (kg)

Bike weight (kg)Complete bike, including the current wheels.

Velodrome

Chainring

Sprocket

Front wheel

Rear wheel

Tyres

Chain preparation

2. Test a change

Change only what you want to compare. Everything else starts matched to the current setup.

Other bike weight change (kg)Use -0.5 for a 500 g saving. Wheel weight updates automatically.

Velodrome

Chainring

Sprocket

Front wheel

Rear wheel

Tyres

Chain preparation

Advanced settings

Maximum cadence (rpm)

CdA

Current crank length (mm)

Proposed crank length (mm)

Custom front wheel weight (kg)

Custom rear wheel weight (kg)

Custom tyre CRR

Custom air density (kg/m³)

Crank length changes are modelled during the opening acceleration at the rider's existing pedal-force capability; no automatic aerodynamic bonus is assigned. Race-wheel selections only. CRR and timed-event helmet factors match the pursuit ready reckoners. For Team Sprint Rider 1, the Pista Control tubular and Continental Sprinter receive a separate rear-tyre launch-grip estimate; their normal CRR remains in the calculation.