Track Cycling: Velodrome Racing and Training Area - first track frame

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headgear

01-14-08, 11:00 AM

I currently ride a road bike converted to fixed gear and would like to try some velodrome riding
I prefer steel frames and was wondering if anyone could recommend a steel track frame for a first time rider?

queerpunk

01-14-08, 11:19 AM

the EAI Bareknuckle is a good choice.

zzzwillzzz

01-14-08, 11:31 AM

many tracks have rental bikes. check with your local velodrome. what's your local track?
bianchi pista is a good basic steel bike.

headgear

01-14-08, 11:44 AM

my local velodrome is the home depot track in Carson
I have a converted bike but am not sure if that will be acceptable
thanks

bonechilling

01-14-08, 12:09 PM

These (http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_STOR20.cgi?Action=Details&ProdID=629) should be back in stock in a few weeks. It's the best deal on a steel track bike that I know of.

headgear

01-14-08, 12:38 PM

thanks
I was looking specifically for frames as opposed to complete bikes
so that website is particularly helpful

bonechilling

01-14-08, 02:23 PM

No problem. For what it's worth, the frame they're selling is the same as that which KHS and Spicer sell as their steel track bikes (for much more money).

goodall

01-15-08, 11:01 AM

my local velodrome is the home depot track in Carson
I have a converted bike but am not sure if that will be acceptable
thanks

I thought you had to be a Cat III on the track to ride there. Is that not the case anymore?

headgear

01-15-08, 11:16 AM

I think it still is
I just signed up for a first ride introduction

headgear

01-15-08, 11:45 AM

anyone know about the Sparton frames. i have seen several on ebay for under 200

bonechilling

01-15-08, 11:53 AM

anyone know about the Sparton frames. i have seen several on ebay for under 200

According to buyers, they have totally slack angles, and while Spatron claims them to be made of Cro-Mo, the reported weight is over 8 lbs. for the frame alone. I would steer clear of them.

yonderboy

01-15-08, 12:20 PM

Soma Rush
EAI Bareknuckle
KHS Flite 100/Spicer/Mercier Kilo

All very raceable framesets. I really had to fight my Rush to make it hold a line. The Bareknuckle was a lot easier to handle, and is a popular frame at my track. I haven't ridden the KHS, so I can't really comment on that.