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@arebennian
Ok, here is the bike I am considering buying. It's a Felt 2011 TK3
http://2011.feltracing.com/United-Kingdom/2011/Track/TRACK-Series/Tk3.aspx
I have a couple of questions about the components, mainly because I will be riding it around town and because when it comes to bike parts I don't really know how to recognise what they are, and are not capable of. Feel free to point out how I could do this myself (via website etc).
1) If I attach a brake, will the paint wear off the rim? Is the rim machined?
2) Would a flipflop hub fit if I removed the rear wheel and hub?
3) What would the wheelset be worth on the forums if I tried to sell it off?
4) I read that there wasn't any toe overlap on the 60cm frame. Can anyone confirm that via the geometry?
5) I also read that main chain components are difficult to find source because it uses 3/32 instead of 1/8. Is this really an issue?
6) The gear ratio seems high for cruising around town. How hard would it be to change, or should I just HTFU?
6) Anyone recommend a good pair of bullhorns and brake unit to fit?
7) Are they tubs or clinchers?
Cheers!