Why do so many track riders ride with 167.5?
I just creamed everyone on my last class on a loaner bike, and was startled to find the loaner's crank was 172.5! Never came close to pedal striking and never had a problem. Felt GREAT in fact.
Also, why do track riders all ride with so many spokes?
If a road wheel can take railroad crossings, and curb-hoppings with so few spokes, couldn't a track bike do just fine with even fewer spokes? Are we really pulling that many G's on a 250m track's banking? (My local track is a 333.)
Also, is it illegal (or just poor taste) to ride a road wheel up front on a track bike with a quick-release?
Last edited by calamarichris; 08-17-16 at 10:56 AM.