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Old 03-12-13 | 02:07 PM
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Track geometry would be considered aggressive. It usually comes with STA at 75º or steeper, HTA greater than 74º and shorter HT lengths. Also, the chainstay length is usually shorter than what would be normal for a road race bike. A bike like the Specialized Tarmac would be standard road race geometry. IOW, slightly more relaxed angles than a track bike, with a slightly longer wheelbase. There are many combinations of the road bike geometry, from steeper more crit oriented bikes to more relaxed endurance bikes. All would fall within the genre of a race bike. Beyond the race oriented bikes would be the touring models. These have yet more relaxed angles, taller HT lengths and longer wheelbases which include longer chainstays and trail. Each bike serves it purpose. Can you ride a track bike on the road? Yep. Can you ride a touring bike in a crit? Probably, though expect the other riders to avoid you like the plague! lol
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