Originally Posted by pigmode
I've spent quite some time riding the compact pro, and my Colnago which probably has the slackest geo in the biz, is no less responsive. The Gios is definitely a bit twitchier, and takes a steadier hand during 50+mph descents and curves at 40+mph. Is this bike going to be setup for short cruising, trick riding, or normal roadriding including high climbs and descents? Take into consideration not just the steepness of frontend angles, but also the rake of the fork that was designed for that frontend.
thats funny you have those 2 bikes.. I had this discussion with somone who had a colnago and a compact pro and it got me thinking..he doesnt ride track bikes but compared the two as ones liek a sports car(compact pro) and ones like a cadillac.. i hear everyone on the responsiveness.. what i really love about track bikes though is the wheels are under you.. and they dont have that chopper feeling front end that road bikes have after youve ridden a track bike for a while.. I usually do road rides 30-50 miles and pretty quick.. so this is no century machine i was looking for..just some fun.. and i was curious as to whats what