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Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-21-20, 12:19 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,523
Posted By carleton

A properly fitting, adequately stiff steel bike...

A properly fitting, adequately stiff steel bike with:

Modern bars
Quality cranks
Quality pedals
"808"-style wheels or disc + "808"


Would be "fast enough" to take any rider right up to...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
04-17-20, 09:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,523
Posted By carleton

I got $10 that says that OP ignores everything...

I got $10 that says that OP ignores everything we've written and he buys the "coolest" looking pursuit bike they can afford.








...and sells it within a year (doesn't matter if he...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-29-20, 05:52 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,523
Posted By carleton

Thanks. Get a DF3 over a DF4. The DF3 uses...

Thanks.

Get a DF3 over a DF4. The DF3 uses a standard 27.2mm seatpost.

There is one in the trade thread offered by a well-known and trustworthy member here:...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-27-20, 05:28 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,523
Posted By carleton

To be honest, you can't do it based on what...

To be honest, you can't do it based on what manufacturers print on their websites. You can get close, but it will really come down to you riding each...for a long time. And swapping out stems and...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-27-20, 03:13 AM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,523
Posted By carleton

itturriko, understand that you will probably...

itturriko, understand that you will probably choose a frame that isn't the best size for you as your first frame. This is a common mistake.

I suggest don't spend a lot of money on your first few...
Forum: Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area
03-25-20, 07:39 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 23,523
Posted By carleton

Cervelo T4 is not a sprint bike. I don't think...

Cervelo T4 is not a sprint bike. I don't think I've ever seen a sprinter use one. Mostly Bobby Lea in mass start and Omnium.

I'd pass. For $2,800 you can get a really stiff aluminum bike, wheels,...
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