Philasteve

[QUOTE=TejanoTrackie;19559149]It seems like steel is making a comeback in modern track frames. These new frames are definitely not your grandfather's steel frames with their oversized tubing, tapered headtubes and full carbon forks. Whether it be my Wraith or the new Vigorelli and now this new Bombtrack Needle, steel is back baby !


Vigorelli - Cinelli
I always wanted a EAI Bareknuckle, but I'm in love with this steel Vigorelli.

StirFry

I love my Cinelli Gazzetta. It's serving me well for both quick errands, as well as long rides. Coupled with a carbon fork, seatpost, and seat rails, it makes for an extremely connected, yet comfortable ride.

bonsai171

How is the bike's geometry? Can it be setup with not too much handlebar drop? I see a bunch of them with slammed stems.

Dave

StirFry

I don't know if mine is considered to have an aggressive drop, but my setup is comfortable and feels relaxed compared to a lot of people that i see riding around town.

bonsai171

FWIW that's probably aggressive for me, any idea how high a steering tube can be above a headtube without being dangerous? Lately I have been pushing the stems on my bike down more, but if back problems flare up again, i'd like to be able to push the stem up a bit.

Dave

StirFry

You could easily double the amount i have and be ok. Also, my stem is upside down. Flipping it over would buy you some more height too.

bonsai171

By the way, I forgot to mention, i've never seen a black Gazetta before, is that a custom paint job? I like the color scheme!

Good to know. Eventually I might swap out frames for a Gazetta or Wabi.

Dave

StirFry

Thanks. No, it's factory (i hope, lol), I bought the frame off eBay. I believe it's called Black Friar, if I'm not mistaken. Has kind of a semi matte finish to it.

Philasteve

What straps are you using in that picture? Look familiar.

StirFry

Some European company that makes them out of old seatbelts iirc. I modified them to work on a set of powergrip pedals i had. They work really well.

Philasteve

I actually used those powergrip pedals before so I recognized the design, but the width of the straps threw me off. Pretty cool.

StirFry

Thanks. Yeah, I really liked the Powergrip pedal design, but hate the material they use for straps. The company I fashioned them with is called Restrap.