Old 11-06-18, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by carleton
Because of the *multiple* angled surfaces of the track, different head tube angles and fork offsets have dramatically different effects on handling. And that’s on a single velodrome. If the rider travels to other velodromes of different dimensions, there will be different experiences.

...then factor in rider speed.

I would imagine that this is similar to adjusting caster and camber on a race car. When it’s right, it’s awesome. When it’s not, then confidence plummets.
Oh gosh, I'm going to cover my ears, can't think about the concept of getting different bikes for different tracks. My wife would kill me. She hasn't yet, but that would be pretty good grounds for it, I'd imagine.

This is an important point I haven't asked about, geometry. Looking at Felt for example, my alu frame VS the TK1 carbon frame, it's more than just a different animal with tube materials and structural design; the TK1 is long and low in its geometry, completely different handling. I'd imagine it's more stable at speed.
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