tsutaoka

yes i'm short...but i'd like to stay with 700 wheels if possible.

i'm trying to stay away from custom...as i already have a custom road + cx bikes.

thanks in advance!

carleton

How about:

Bianchi Super Pista (available in 49 and 51cm)
https://www.bianchiusa.com/bikes/fixe...ista-frameset/

tsutaoka

thanks for the suggestion, but the 49 pista's TT is 52.3 which is way too long for me.

FlatSix911

Take a look at this track bike with a Top Tube of 50 cm

https://www.bikesdirect.com/products/...rb_x.htm#specs
Track Bike 2011 Dawes SST-AL $369
Carbon fiber straight blade fork, Durable Aluminum Alloy Frame, Precision Bearing Aero Wheels

Geometry Specs here:
https://windsorbicycles.com/aluminum.htm

tsutaoka

cool! thanks for the reference. i see this particular bike isn't available on that site...but i'm sure i can find it

tony2v

Check out the Dolan Pre Cursa, a couple of my teammates have it....45cm with 511mm tt
https://www.dolan-bikes.com/track-bikes/Pre%20Cursa

tsutaoka

thanks. this may workout well too!

StanSeven

Another choice is Fuji. Their smallest is a 52cm but they measure C-T of seat tube. So it would be a 50cm.

tsutaoka

thanks. i'll add fuji to the list too.

TejanoTrackie 

I am also a short person, and the problem you'll find is that you can make the TT only so short on a track frame for 700c wheels without messing up the geometry, specifically head and seat tube angles. I have a 49cm Bianchi pista Concept with a 52.3cm effective TT and reasonable 74 / 76 head and seat tube angles and 28mm fork offset. I also have a 43cm Motobecane Messenger with a 50.3cm effective TT, but it has 72 / 75 angles and 45mm fork offset. About the only thing you can do to remedy the situation is to use a shorter stem and a bar with shorter reach and drop, which is what I did with a Leader frame that has a very long TT. Because this frame has a short head tube, steep 74 degree head angle and short 28mm fork offset, my riding position relative to the front wheel axle is still good with this setup.

milkcratebasket

48cm TT, 48cm ST

NJS export has that Umezawa frame. Its 2010. I bet you could talk them down a bit on it too.

FlatSix911

The Dawes Track bike is also available in the 48 cm frame size with a 51 cm top tube.

tsutaoka

thanks all, i just pulled the trigger on a Dolan PreCursa size 45.

FlatSix911

Nice ride ... post some photos.

tsutaoka

Will do! Frameset is on its way...as I'll throw on bits from here and there. Stay tuned.

Thanks all for the help!

tsutaoka

pix of new Dolan


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first ride https://app.strava.com/rides/279849stats

Squirrelli

Great looking Dolan! That's a beefy looking chainring, what size is it?

tsutaoka

it looks beefy because the frame is so small ;-) its a 49tooth. i'm putting a 46 on for early season spinning.

tsutaoka

here's a link to my 1st race (6 lap sprint race) the Dolan where i placed first; and another to a points race where i scored 13 out of 15. its my first track bike but it seems pretty good...

TejanoTrackie 

Nice first person videos! You have good tactical sense, staying near the front but on a wheel most of the time, coming off just for the sprints. I've raced that track, it's very nice but needs more banking to go really fast in the turns. Anyways, nice racing.

tsutaoka

thanks. i'm a track newbie with a lot to learn...but it sure is fun!

aoto

When I tried drafting the big guys like you did on saturday, but they moved

carleton

Nice videos!

tsutaoka

its a whole new world track racing...the ability to move up track to avoid people drafting is a benefit...or detriment. all us newbies need practice!

tsutaoka

thank you!