Originally Posted by
JohnDThompson
The bottom line is the "ideal" frame is the frame designed for the type of riding *YOU* do. If you plan on doing a substantial fraction of your riding competitively in a velodrome, then a high-end track frame may be a good investment for you. If you're riding is more casual and on potholed streets, a frame designed for that type of environment will be more suitable.
+1
This is why people own multiple bikes.
A race-spec track bike isn't great on the road, especially when compared to bikes made for road riding.