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cedywedy they wear those suits and stand to make themselves as big as possible. the bigger they are, the more shelter they can provide for their rider. the lower back bar has a roller attached to it.

Yes I figured that out, I've been racing on inline skates before so same sort of idea as pace lining, except that you're at least 1 wheel away from the next guy (hence small wheel tucked in.
I was just wondering why it had to have such retro early century style. And why does the moped rider in keirin pedal with his knees out?
In case you're wondering I've only started to get interest in track racing this year. It might be dead obvious to you but it's quite intriguing to me.

I mean you don't really see vintage cars doing the pacing of formula1 do you...