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Old 01-31-11 | 02:44 AM
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Originally Posted by vladuz976
what options do I have with regards to the geometry if I wanted to get a custom made steel track frame?

fork and rear width I know I have a choice, but there is a common widths that fit most hub, that I should go with.
but other than specifying the tube length and bottom bracket height, is there more options I can play around with?
better posted in the frame builders forum, but ill chime in with what i can. So really a lot depends on your frame builder. That and if you go lugs or fillet brazed or TIG. The Latter 2 offer more geometry options, unless you have the money to throw at custom lugs. For track the most common hub width is 120mm. Its basically 110mm for BMX and Kirin, 120mm for track, 130mm for road and 135mm for MTB.

And again depending on the builder and the depth of your wallet there are all kinds of crazy angles you can get built up. However it may not be a very comfortable bike at that point LOL! hope this helps.
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