Originally Posted by
TDHK
I have heard and seen a few pictures of some Keirin racers' training bikes that are track frames equipped with brakes, shifters and derailiuers? Would it be a good idea to have a track frame equipped this way or should I just purchase a road bike? I really like the way my track frames feel so I thought this would be a good alternative as opposed to a road bike. Your thoughts please, pros and cons?
Thank you,
TDHK
Plenty of road frames have steep geometry--not touring frames mind you but they are out there.
I'm not sure why you would want actual track geometry for anything with brakes
that you would also presumably ride for long distances. If you must have a track
frame with road geometry I've seen track ends that have a derailleur hanger--
you could modify a track frame, but with cable guides needed and what not it seems
like a ridiculous pain compared to hunting down a used road frame with steep geometry.