Originally Posted by 46x17
Unless you are riding city streets. That is where a nimble, almost squirely track bike shines.
I would not want to ride a double century on it. But for short to medium runs around potholes, through traffick, pedestrians, rollerbladers, etc. a track bike can be great.
Agreed. Mine's great for just moving around the obstacles, not relying on the brakes of a fixed conversion. Faster than the conversions I've rode, too, even though it's a lower gear.
It's a lot easier to cary up the stairs of my apartment, too. And I can bring it in at work and have something pretty to look at while I'm there...