Originally Posted by
octopus magic
The fact that a supa sweet (pink even!) 52cm Panasonic can be more kludgy, heavier, and flexier than a mass produced mid-level track frame.
sucks for you...
ps. many japanese keirin frames are made with some thiner walled steel tubing to reduce weight... obviously if u compare it to aluminum it'll be "HEAVY", but compare it to another steel frame and it's comparable...