Track Frame Size? - Cycling Mob: Road Cycling, Mountain Biking and More

Tarmac Skin · 12-21-2007, 04:13 PM

I've been riding Road Bikes for how long God Knows but I'm interested in getting a Track Bike. So far my knowledge of track frame geometry is zero to none.

I ride a 56 top tube (stem 100 or 110 depending on the type of race), what top tube size should a track frame should I use?

scott.braden · 12-21-2007, 04:13 PM

Corey's right; your position should be basically the same, perhaps a bit more aggressive but keep in mind you'll be in the drops the whole time, and the races are short.

coreykeizer · 12-21-2007, 04:14 PM

You should get fit for a track bike the same as you would get fit for a road bike. I prefer my track frames to be a little bit smaller, since your maneuvering more than you would on a road bike. Track geometry is considerably more aggressive, so you will feel like you are very, very far forward as compared to your road bike. This is normal