Track racing bike-build

^thanks Ste5, you are a gentleman and a scholar.
I have been deliberating about a set of race wheels but I feel I should just get out there and race and not concern myself with gear too much (If i had the cash I would have Guy's race package in a flash though).

Yes, it all really depends on whether you want to ride your bike or talk about riding your bike.

I may have a pair of Mavic Ellipses for sale by the 3rd - and you're more than welcome to borrow them too, not exactly race wheels but I like them (and race on them). They'll be there anyway.

Back in Black - I can't wait!! V excited, it's been a while.

Yes, it all really depends on whether you want to ride your bike or talk about riding your bike.

Oooofffff,
Can you race on the day?

Yes, it all really depends on whether you want to ride your bike or talk about riding your bike.

I may have a pair of Mavic Ellipses for sale by the 3rd - and you're more than welcome to borrow them too, not exactly race wheels but I like them (and race on them). They'll be there anyway.

Back in Black - I can't wait!! V excited, it's been a while.

bang on! have a great time on the tarmac

not exactly race wheels

Oops, I've done loads of races on mine; wish you'd told me before I made that mistake :-)

I've just finished putting mine together after riding the hire bikes for a bit, the pain from the seats urged me to put something together..

took it out for a quick quiet spin the other day to make sure the set up was comfy, pretty pleased with it. Really looking forward to giving it a proper run out

^Puts my effort to shame.
V. Nice

but you'll do yours more justice I don't doubt..

was supposed to be a 'cheap' build but then I got excitable with the wheels

Love the pista's
Investment init

I've just finished putting mine together...

Looks great, always had a soft spot for white dolans, in a non-supremacist way mind you.
Interesting that you went for tubs, I'm sure you'll love the smoothness. That's a handsome chainset too.

After getting a lot of help from this thread, and the general murky depths of this track sub forum, I feel guilty for not posting my track bike.
Started off as a pinarello, but got there in the end. Thanks for all the advice, riding in circles is more addictive than I first thought.

very nice.

I'd never given tubs a try and I really wanted those wheels, had a little read around and given it's going to be track based 95% of the time punctures and the associated hassle should be few and far between. at least I hope so

That dolan is very smart. Bought some of those Pistas for my track bike and am still yet to ride them - been saving them until the new surface is ready at HH... at least it's not long to go now!

Out of interest what's the old Mercian Like on the track?

It's the only bike I've ridden on the track so don't have much to compare against... seems fine though, I'm nowhere near quick enough for bike material etc etc to make a difference.

Great fun hammering around on it though!

I'm nowhere near quick enough for bike material etc etc to make a difference.

I'm with you there also! I like to think of it as something inspirational with the intent that one day it will make a difference.

#deludedoptimists