What track bike (for the track)?

I'm after a "reasonably priced" track bike for Manchester velodrome (already got a fixie for the road) - any suggestions of what's out there that's worthwhile? The basic Fuji feels too cheap; Dolan PreCursa looks reasonable value, and there's some deals on Tiffosi & the next-up Fuji - trouble is none of them really float my boat, that I really want one...?

This is a bargain if it fits - the seller seems to b e a Manchester regular too, and lives in Wigan

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Monoc-54cm-Aluminium-TC2-Pista-Track-Frame_W0QQitemZ280431637502QQcmdZViewItemQQptZUK_sportsleisure_cycling_bikeparts_SR?hash=item414b0733fe#ht_500wt_1182

https://www.londonfgss.com/thread12358.html

http://www.londonfgss.com/thread12358.html

Ta - but what's good...? Maybe I should go for a vintage track bike, but i do need an 11" bottom bracket for Manchester...

What size are you?

Get either the Nelson track frame for £225 or, if your budget will stretch to it, the Planet-X carbon track frame for £500. Both are Manchester ready and both are bargains at those prices.

What size are you?

22"

That's my bike size - I'm not actually two-foot tall

PX full bikes are 700 delivered. I'd buy one if i wasn't so keen on a a fuji

22"

That's my bike size - I'm not actually two-foot tall

that would be 24 inches so you're under 2 feet tall then, right?

sorry if i missed something.

Get either the Nelson track frame for £225 or, if your budget will stretch to it, the Planet-X carbon track frame for £500. Both are Manchester ready and both are bargains at those prices.

What would be a sensible built-up cost for the Nelson?

apparently, Pinarello's are pretty sweet....... ;)

Planet X all the way IMO.

Have you had a look at the notice board at the Velodrome, normally a fair bit of very reasonably priced (i.e. Non-Ebay/Hipster Taxed) complete bikes and frames, my friend picked up an 853 F&F + BB + Headset + Cranks + Stem for £225

Noticeboard seems very empty at the moment - less than half-a-dozen posters up and nowt in my size :( Maybe I should put a "Wanted" up there....

Dolan PreCursa looks reasonable value, and there's some deals on Tiffosi & the next-up Fuji - trouble is none of them really float my boat, that I really want one...?

difficult to advise seeing as you just discounted some of the most serious contenders...

most alloy frames of a certain price point will be nicer on the boards than some vintage thing. Unless you are an adamant luddite, or on a budget, there's no advantage in old steel bikes on tracks like this.

difficult to advise seeing as you just discounted some of the most serious contenders...

most alloy frames of a certain price point will be nicer on the boards than some vintage thing. Unless you are an adamant luddite, or on a budget, there's no advantage in old steel bikes on tracks like this.

The rational side of me says buy one of those, it just feels more like buying a washing machine or a 'fridge. The Tiffosi is more than I'd ideally spend but looks stunning VFM with £300 off

there is some info in this thread: http://www.londonfgss.com/thread12358.html

but not much, other than PX are good value

All of my track bikes have come as frames from people trading up so the wanted sign might work - means someone knows there's cash for their frame.

Agree with RPM, there's little advantage to be had going vintage on a track, and lots of disadvantages (price is only one). Tight alu frames are great on the track, try one before dismissing them!

What he said ^^

My tight alu Koga is far more responsive and quicker than my vintage steel Italian steed. It is however, lot more uncomfortable over the longer races like you find at HH.

racing is not meant to be comfortable.... :-)

Mike is getting soft... ;P

Felt TK3 for sale.

56cm, carbon forks, carbon cranks, mack hubs with ceramic bearings lace to H plus Son rims with DT spokes and nips, carbon/ti seatpost, carbon, stem, carbon bars, arione saddle.

Looks the shiz.

1k

Mike is getting soft... ;P

*getting *soft sounds a bit.... rude.

you said it Tom....

Thanks for all the advice - I went and bought a Zanussi PreCursa :-)