Originally Posted by berny
I'm definitely going to ride/race track. At 63 I don't have a lot of time to do all the stuff I want to do but I'm going to fit track racing in there. Now I just need to find a suitable bike at a reasonable price. What should I look for, complete bike or frame....? I'm leaning toward a vintage/vet. rebuild to make a statement. Do I need track cranks, chainwheel? What wheels? Why raised hub flanges? Steel bars? Carbon forks? What rear hub? Tyres? Any assistance would be great, thanks.
Berny,
Go for a complete Bike. A number of good basic bikes available, Fuji, Bianchi, ect. (my "vintage" was a beautifull Guerchiotti with CRecord Pista). That would take care of all of the above choices for you. Bike, 48T & 49T Chainrings, 14, 15, 16T Cogs, Whip, and you are good to go.