Originally Posted by chas58

I have a track bike set up almost identical to yours (I use bullhorns on the road), which I usually use on the track. I do commute on it sometimes just for fun, although 23mm tires are not my first choice for a commute.


49x15? Seriously? I that is my track gear which gets me 30mph at 100rpm. On the road I use 49x18. That gives me a cruising speed of about 21mph at 100rpm. I'm going to suggest that your acceleration, braking, and average time to work will be much better with lower gearing.

But the fast bike for me commuting is a 1990's steel Specialized race bike (aka American Flyers). The track bike really doesn't like cracks in the pavement.