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Okay fair enough, thanks , so seems like Novatec > more or less everything, value wise.

So considering only novatec, 32 vs 20/24, is 32 overkill? Hoping to lace them to some 80 mm carbon rims, how much of a stiffness difference will it make? Or is it really not noticeable?

Okay fair enough, thanks , so seems like Novatec > more or less everything, value wise.

So considering only novatec, 32 vs 20/24, is 32 overkill? Hoping to lace them to some 80 mm carbon rims, how much of a stiffness difference will it make? Or is it really not noticeable?

Amazing thank you, I’m on the look out for track clinchers, hopefully you’ll have some!

Hi, are you still planning on selling/sharing wheels? I’m keen to see what you have!

I’ve got a Dolan DF3 with a Rotor Track BB. I bought this 7vrn crankset (https://www.brookscycles.co.uk/product/7vrn-track-chainset/) but there is loads of play so that the chain set can move along the axel by 5-10 mm through the BB.

The crankset came with its own BB, but there’s a lot of resistance when I try and install it, feels like I’m cutting extra thread (it’s wayy tight and harder than the Rotor BB). Not sure if it’s been manufactured poorly, or if this normal for installing a new BB?

Does anyone know if I should just use more spacers between the BB and cranks, or if not, what cranksets they would recommend that work with the rotor bb (obviously rotor will work, but a bit spenny)?

Just wondering what people's experiences are with riding the Ribble eliminator aluminium track frame? As with most track bikes, there's very little info online about it. I'm particularly interested in its stiffness, being an aluminium frame, as I'm hoping to upgrade from using the standard rental frames at Herne Hill/Lee Valley for racing.

Ta!

Thanks for that, good to know as it seems there's a black hole when it comes to TOR info online. Also good to know where it stacks up against the Pro Carbon. I was looking at getting myself a second hand TOR (to upgrade from the rental alloy Condors/Fujis), but I might still stick it out and keep browsing: if I were to get one now it would probably be a Pro Carbon, but I've heard so much about how flexi they are, so will just have to wait for the perfect frame!

Does anyone have any experience with either of these frames, specifically the T.O.R.? There's very little info about the pro carbon track online, and virtually nothing about the T.O.R. What are the differences/advantages between the two, and how are they to ride around a track?

Thanks in advance

So in my quest for a good second hand track bike, I have some older frames from big name manufacturers (Cannondale, Specialised, Basso, etc etc). However, it sems like basically all of these frames were discontinued quite a few years ago, and now it seems that the only really affordable frames that are made these days are Dolans and Condors.

My question is, why have all these big companies stopped making track frames? I can't imagine it's got anything to do with research, as they put so much money into their R&D that some of it has to transfer across from the road to the track.
-What would be wrong with just swapping out the rear dropouts for track dropouts, getting rid of any brake/gear hardware and maybe lifting the BB? That seems so simple
-For example, why don't Cannondale just tweak their systemsix and put out an aero, stiff track bike?

What am I missing here?

I recently fell in love with track cycling, and am looking to upgrade from the rental bikes to one of my own. Looking online, there are a lot of options when looking at second hand frames, with a broad range of prices. However, there is actually very little information out there, and very few reviews on the different frames. I'm hoping to start racing in the summer, likely sprint events, but also some endurance, so want something that can do both, and that I can train on too.

I've asked some questions on here and other forums with limited success. (For example I've asked about the aluminium Worx WXR and got some really unhelpful answers, and Planet X Pro Carbon Track where people were really responsive).

I was wondering if people would be able to post what frames they use for track cycling, and a quick review about them? I'm particularly interested in how the compare with other frames and the standard rental ones at velodromes.

(I've so far been looking at frames/bikes up to about £1000, but would be very interested in hearing about people's experiences with more expensive frames, particularly how they compared to the cheaper ones. For example, how does a Dolan DF4 differ to a Fuji Elite to something cheaper like a Planet X Pro Carbon Track to a rental, and how different do they actually feel)

Thanks!

Wait so are you saying they could be decent frames?

Anyone have any experience on these frames (Worx WXR track: https://worxbikes.com/track-wx-r/ )? Looks like a fairly good frame from what I can tell, but no reviews to be found anywhere.

Are the long reach models significantly better/ longer?
How stiff are they?
Any teething issues etc?

Cheers

I don't, I've only ever ridden on the rental bikes (Fujis at Herne hill and Condors at Lee Valley), so am deciding whether to buy one, and if so then what.

Thanks for all the info so far, I'm trying to figure out if it's something I just wouldn't have noticed if I hadn't heard about it, or if it's really quite obvious.

For example, I went from an alloy 2016 Synapse to a HiMod SystemSix, where I really could feel the stiffness difference. Where would you say the rental track bikes and the Planet X Pro Carbon Track sits on that (admittedly sparse) scale? And what's the stiffness value for money? (Would pricing up actually be worth it to gain stiffness?)

Hmm, I did actually just top out at 1700 W a few weeks ago, so I may keep browsing (haven't seen that many Felt Tk2/3s on my searches though). Most likely I will just stick to the hire bikes for a while....

Out of interest, how much of a difference would the stiffness actually make: Is it quantifiable in terms of power/speed loss? Or is it just feeling fast more than anything?

I've been looking at buying a second hand track bike for racing, mainly for use at Herne Hill (but want to have the option to branch out to Lee Valley etc). I've found a lot of Planet X Pro Carbon track frames out there, and wanted to know people's opinions on them, as I can't find many reviews online. Obviously they're fairly cheap compared to some higher end carbon frames, and also older. Want to know what people think about them, specifically about their stiffness and sizes:

• I've heard from some people they're pretty flexy: is this true? I'm hoping to race on it competitively, so want something stiffer for the high end power sprints.
  
• I'm about 80 kg and 189 cm, would the size large frame be suitable (their biggest one)? Its reach is only 20 cm longer than my roadbike's, compared to a Dolan DF4 59 cm where the reach is 50 cm more. I'm worried that as I race more I'm going to want to stretch out my reach, and might be limited
  
• Anyone got any other opinions/experience on them, and if they're good value
  
• Or can anyone suggest any alternatives?
  
  

I quite like how they look too, which obviously helps

I've been looking at buying a second hand track bike for racing, mainly for use at Herne Hill (but want to have the option to branch out to Lee Valley etc). I've found a lot of Planet X Pro Carbon track frames out there, and wanted to know people's opinions on them, as I can't find many reviews online. Obviously they're fairly cheap compared to some higher end carbon frames, and also older. Want to know what people think about them, specifically about their stiffness and sizes:

• I've heard from some people they're pretty flexy: is this true? I'm hoping to race on it competitively, so want something stiffer for the high end power sprints.
  
• I'm about 80 kg and 189 cm, would the size large frame be suitable (their biggest one)? Its reach is only 20 cm longer than my roadbike's, compared to a Dolan DF4 59 cm where the reach is 50 cm more. I'm worried that as I race more I'm going to want to stretch out my reach, and might be limited
  
• Anyone got any other opinions/experience on them, and if they're good value
  Or can anyone suggest any alternatives?
  
  

I quite like how they look too, which obviously helps