I ride a bike with track ends and round forks,it,s less than ideal,taking the rear wheel out is awkward and the forks semmto have fore and aft flex.Brakes are a must on the roadOriginally posted by 531
does anyone ride a track bike on the road?
Originally posted by velvet_glove
If you ride your track bike anywhere but the velodrome without brakes, you're an idiot, and a dangerous one at that !!
Originally posted by climbo
yes, ride one a lot on the road for commuting and training, about a 75 inch gear works well for flats and mild hills.
Originally posted by climbo
sounds like you need a 17 cog. Are you a messenger? (I wasn't but road a fixie to work) I used to live on Fillmore in Lower Haight, great town SF, I miss it.
i HAVE RIDEEN FOR YEARS ON THE ROAD , TRACK BIKE WITH A FRONT BRAKE. iT IS A BLAST AND GOOD WAY TO SPIN INTO SHAPE!Originally posted by 531
does anyone ride a track bike on the road?
Case in point :Originally posted by skin flute
what's more dangerous....a concientious rider on a brakeless rig or some mindless clown with a regular set-up?
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