Originally Posted by
Youngin
I talk to my mom today and she approved lessons at the not so local local velodrome. I'm 15 and this is a complete dream of mine! I've got a fixed gear, but it's a conversion, so that's one of my questions. Here they are.
1. What kind of bike is legal for a velodrome? Can I use a brakeless conversion with horizontal dropouts and no quick release wheels, or just use one of theirs?
2. SPD-SL Pedals or toe clips?
3. What can I work on now before I go there? Should I be doing intervals, or just riding more?
4. Is there anything that's helpful to have or bring?
Thanks!
Chris
1. Ask the track. If they have bikes there and it's not going to cost you more then go for it. If you want your own bike get a Kilo TT frameset and put your conversion parts on it, or just buy a kilo they aren't that expensive.
2. Keep the clipless.
3. I don't know. Riding can't hurt though.
4. Bring tools to the track, get all the cogs you can afford.