BigSean
08-09-07, 01:34 PM
I am looking to buy a track bike for racing. Any recomendations for shops? Seems like a limited pick around here. Im looking for a specialty shop, atleast dealing with lots of track bikes. Any ideas?
Track Cycling - Looking for Track bike for racing
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ifox
08-09-07, 01:38 PM
Shaw's in Santa Clara and Cupertino Bikes deal with a lot of track bikes around here, AFAIK.
Yoshi
08-09-07, 02:14 PM
Where exactly is "here?" Or are you asking for online shop recommendations?
dutret
08-09-07, 02:43 PM
business cycles for online.
If you just want a entry level bike get a pista, windsor or use a rental from your track at first.
If you just want a entry level bike get a pista, windsor or use a rental from your track at first.
Yoshi
08-09-07, 03:30 PM
get a pista
???
EDIT: for some reason I was thinking of the Colnago pista which, at $4000+, is hardly entry level. I'm assuming you are talking about the Bianchi pista.
???
EDIT: for some reason I was thinking of the Colnago pista which, at $4000+, is hardly entry level. I'm assuming you are talking about the Bianchi pista.
BigSean
08-09-07, 04:09 PM
business cycles for online.
If you just want a entry level bike get a pista, windsor or use a rental from your track at first.
Ive been using a rental. Problem is Im6'3 and the rentals are a poor fit. Im in San Jose, Ca.
If you just want a entry level bike get a pista, windsor or use a rental from your track at first.
Ive been using a rental. Problem is Im6'3 and the rentals are a poor fit. Im in San Jose, Ca.
dutret
08-09-07, 06:38 PM
yeah that would make things a bit more difficult.
fixedpip
08-11-07, 03:15 PM
Is Terry Shaw (of Shaw's lightweight Cycles fame) still teaching down at the Velodrome? He could fill you in exactly what would be a good purchase for you and where to get it. You could also try asking others down there where they got their stuff.
San Francisco has some excellent shops that `specialise' in track bikes and lots of 2nd hand stuff floating around. American Cyclery and Freewheel would definitely be worth checking out as they tend to have both intro and higher-end stuff. Oakland has Montana Velo which has lots of good stuff - http://www.montanovelo.com/
San Francisco has some excellent shops that `specialise' in track bikes and lots of 2nd hand stuff floating around. American Cyclery and Freewheel would definitely be worth checking out as they tend to have both intro and higher-end stuff. Oakland has Montana Velo which has lots of good stuff - http://www.montanovelo.com/
BigSean
08-12-07, 08:21 PM
Is Terry Shaw (of Shaw's lightweight Cycles fame) still teaching down at the Velodrome? He could fill you in exactly what would be a good purchase for you and where to get it. You could also try asking others down there where they got their stuff.
San Francisco has some excellent shops that `specialise' in track bikes and lots of 2nd hand stuff floating around. American Cyclery and Freewheel would definitely be worth checking out as they tend to have both intro and higher-end stuff. Oakland has Montana Velo which has lots of good stuff - http://www.montanovelo.com/
Yep Terry is dtill teaching. I went and talked with him last friday. He's building my wheels and advised me on a bike. So the bike should be here this week by wed and the wheels should be ready by friday.:D
San Francisco has some excellent shops that `specialise' in track bikes and lots of 2nd hand stuff floating around. American Cyclery and Freewheel would definitely be worth checking out as they tend to have both intro and higher-end stuff. Oakland has Montana Velo which has lots of good stuff - http://www.montanovelo.com/
Yep Terry is dtill teaching. I went and talked with him last friday. He's building my wheels and advised me on a bike. So the bike should be here this week by wed and the wheels should be ready by friday.:D
yonderboy
08-13-07, 10:50 AM
So what frame did you decide on?