Originally Posted by
GearsForFears
Interesting. I didn't think the Madison had that kind of clearance. What about fenders? Not that I'd put on big tires or fenders, this won't be an all-arounder for me. But good to know regardless.
(antilogy - I think the shop I'm dealing with has some supply left in the Maddie. I'd be buying a large if that comforts you or alarms you more.)
I had fenders on the madison at one point but the rake of the fork and the shorter tt puts the front wheel too close to my feet, creating big toe overlap. I use fenders on a different bike. The frame has holes on the fork and rear for direct mount fenders.
I'm going to go out on a limb and say the Madison is a better bike in every way possible except for actual track use. But again, the Madison is way stiffer but has a heavier frame.
madison, stripped
pista, non-stock carbon fork
