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  • While we are on the topic, are Vigorelli frames selling new at 345 quid a good buy?

    As a newbie, the term "all round track frame" doesn't make much sense to me. Because track cyclists cycle round and round perhaps?

    I'd say so, but then i bought one so I would.

    I think all round track frame refers to its suitability for road use (as well as track use).

    • The geometry is somewhere between road and track (ambiguous statment I know, but you get the idea). This means the seat tube is less steep than a typical track frame, leading to a relatively longer top tube, and the steering is more relaxed due to slightly slacker headtube angle and more rake on fork.

    • The fork is drilled and has oval cross section tubing to better resist front caliper braking forces (ie. its more of a road fork).

    • The BB height is greater than a standard road frame.

    I've never ridden on the track so I cant comment on track suitability, but it works great as a road fixed IMHO.

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