Originally Posted by
myth001
Any updates on the PlanetX built yet? I'd like to hear more on that.
Also a few others caught my attention:
Pinarello XTrack ±$2400 (
Pinarello X-Track 2014 Frameset | Bikes & Frames)
Marinoni Pista Crono ±$1600 (
Marinoni Pista Crono - Woodcock Cycle Works 204-253-5896 Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Marinoni P-Star ±$2200 (
Marinoni P-Star - Woodcock Cycle Works 204-253-5896 Winnipeg, Manitoba)
Masi Cortello ±$700 for frameset only (
Masi Coltello Frameset 2013 - Carbon Connection)
Any thoughts on the above, as compared to the Felt TK2, Fuji Track Pro, Argon Electron, and Giant Omnium? I know I'm just starting, but at the same time I am thinking of the what-ifs. What if I like how it goes, and will end up having to sell my bike to upgrade in the future? With a bike-better-than-me scenario, I'll be less likely blame my bike for my poor performance too. LOL.
I have a Dogma for road right now. So I'm also tempted to go for Pina XTrack, just for the sake of being able to wear my Pina branded jerseys that I've invested in. LOL
Plus it seems to have some good wheelsets and components.
Dude, you just asked us to compare 4 bikes to 4 other bikes :-| Nope.
Some general thoughts:
- Carbon isn't necessarily better than Aluminum...especially on the track. You aren't climbing hills, so creating a super-light bike isn't a priority.
- Unless you are very strong, any frame will do. Just make sure that the geometry is good. All of the above bikes seem to have a decent geometry (not sure about the Argon from memory.)
- A super fancy (read: expensive) frame probably provides the highest cost/benefit ratio. Meaning, of all of equipment choices you will make, the frame will matter the least in terms of how fast you'll be (or not).
- Spend your money on a track season pass and go there as often as possible to train, race, volunteer, or watch. That is guaranteed to make you fast.
- Join a track team/club. You'll learn a lot from your veteran teammates...and you'll ditch those Pina jerseys
