Originally Posted by Andrew R Stewart

To ride in the event??? Really what else maters on the track? And pursuit is a track racing event.

But to the broader aspect of specific to an event frame- Pursuit can be individual or team. Both have a large aero aspect to deal with but the team event also has drafting. So a short front center to place the rider closer to the one in front is often considered. Otherwise a pursuit frame is much like a timetrial one. Light, aero, stable, no need for a high BB (even on a steeply banked track, these bikes don't live at slow speeds on the banking). And also like time trial bikes the wheelbase is of less consideration then most feel. Except for that first lap the power out put is pretty constant, no sprint like power or tossing about of the bike. No need for high maneuverability.

But this is racing, human competition and the rider's ego and mind set are very important too. So a wild design for some mean they try harder. I just don't agree with the rideability of many of these wild designs. Andy

I should have put this to the OP. Are you racing on the track? How good are you? Will some very slight mechanical difference mean you win more?

I see a lot of the "if I got a fancier bike I would place better" in the tri world all the time, when the better wish is to be able to train better. So will this bike make you a better racer?