Originally Posted by
blickblocks
Well if you can't then it's pretty inexpensive to get a track frame or a Mercier complete.
This can't be stressed enough. An off-the-shelf Kilo TT or Hour from Bikes Direct is about as much or cheaper than many conversions, and would suit someone getting into track racing just fine. And the value of these bikes seems to EXCEED their original price, so there's really nothing to lose.