An hour with a dremmel to remove the braze ons then 40 quid spent at Armourtex turned my langster into this:
Better to lurk round here more to get a jist of things, as the more you understand, the more your idea of an ideal frame etc will change, use the Langster to get your skills down, then when the times right take the plunge
One brake? Flat pedals? No straps?
Anyway, I agree (on this thread I'm not sure what I agree with, but it's bound to make someone happy).
Saying a track bike will ride better, what's all that about Chris? Why don't they all ride track bikes in the Tour de France?
No, no, no. A track bike is best for on the track.
If you do a lot of miles, a road frame (conversion if you like) is likely to be more forgiving. If you do short distances and like darting about in traffic, a track frame will be fun. Yer pays yer money, and makes yer choice.
Why not stick with the Langster? FWIW, you'll probably and up with some old half rusted pile off junk off ebay, put all the Langster bits on it (well, the wheels, BB and cranks might fit) and find you liked the Langster more. Ride it 'til it's dead, or gets nicked.
One brake? Flat pedals? No straps?
Anyway, I agree (on this thread I'm not sure what I agree with, but it's bound to make someone happy).
Saying a track bike will ride better, what's all that about Chris? Why don't they all ride track bikes in the Tour de France?
No, no, no. A track bike is best for on the track.
If you do a lot of miles, a road frame (conversion if you like) is likely to be more forgiving. If you do short distances and like darting about in traffic, a track frame will be fun. Yer pays yer money, and makes yer choice.
Why not stick with the Langster? FWIW, you'll probably and up with some old half rusted pile off junk off ebay, put all the Langster bits on it (well, the wheels, BB and cranks might fit) and find you liked the Langster more. Ride it 'til it's dead, or gets nicked.