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Old 05-09-16 | 07:56 AM
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chased
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From: Spartanburg, SC

Bikes: otobecane Mirage Road, Schwinn Sprint Fixed Gear, Panasonic Track Bike, Townie

Track Frame Build

Hello,

I am working on gathering materials for a track bike build for actual use on a velodrome. I am having some issues with determining exactly which materials I am needing. For example, I have found the following set up from Nova and would need to pick up track dropouts.
April Spc A NOVA OS ROAD LIGHT TUBESET with LUGS & BB SHELL :: MONTHLY SPECIALS** :: Nova Cycles Supply Inc.

However, my issue is with geometry because I will need to raise my BB up to not have pedal strike. I will ride at Giordana which is a 250m and my first session on the track with a rental bike I went sliding to the bottom of the track. Since this is a first bike build I am not that concerned with a "perfect" fit as I do plan to make others in the future. I would like the bike to be near neutral, but a little more on the twitchy side (I am a sprinter). I have done a bit of looking around in the other forums as to what the "ideal" geometry should look like, but not many address the actual construction on the bike. The following link is to a general overview.

Urban Velo #3 - Bicycle Culture on the Skids

MY QUESTION: With buying a set like from Nova, will I be able to get a track frame geometry from it? The concern is that the angle of the lugs will not be adequate.

FWIW, I do have an Oxyacetylene set up and have been brazing furniture for a little bit.

Thanks,
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