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Was about pull the trigger and go with the "Vitus from Wiggle", mainly the chainset and the price, which meant I could also add a pair of sidi road shoes and some cycle clothing to my basket for under the £700 mark.

Sadly got this reply from Wiggle when checking how to go a head with the cycle to work.

Thanks for getting in touch.

To place a Cycle to Work order please see the guidelines below;

First off, you’ll need to go to our Cycle to Work website:

http://cycletowork.wiggle.co.uk/

If an item isn't listed on here it sadly cannot be purchased under the Cycle to Work scheme.

Back to a stat of uncertainty .

The Ribble track bike looks like a solid choice, website says it's 7.05kgs where the Vitus is 8.5 and the Geometry is just what I wanted. Just wish it came in black, should not care probably 🥴

88mm deep clinchers sprayed fluoro pink and green and Black Mambas

lol,,, indeed.

Yep, still alive

That's awesome.

In my opinion the new Unknown bikes are quite ugly

Yup, the went a bit overboard with the decals..

Vitus from Wiggle

includes Sram Onium chainset. That is quite a bit if bike for ur buck...

Avoid those fixies you linked to.

U wouldn't trust the forks? Which one?

New Ribble track bike is awesome

Thanks, looks like an option worth exploring, although mo real options on components or colour etc from what I can see.

Yup, plan to use old beater in bad weather.

Simular question.

repost:
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/336768/#comment14839971

8 months later I still have not replaced my Cinelli Mystic pasted here.
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/127215/?offset=14150#comment14522561

I want to get something track legal I can ride on the Stratford Velodrome, but will also use as a commuter in rotation with my steel frame beater for bad weather or what ever reason.

Dolan TC1 has looked like the best option for a long time,
https://www.dolan-bikes.com/dolan-track-bikes/track-bikes/track-aluminium/dolan-tc1.html

but I have not been completely sure about it hence the 8 months... Now I decided to go ahead and it's out of stock.

Looking around again I found some options. This "Unknown Bikes" setup looks tempting:
https://single-speed.co.uk/collections/fixed-gear-bikes/products/singularity-black?variant=39943615434

Anybody know anything about the quality and reliability of these bikes?

also State Bicycle Co:
https://single-speed.co.uk/collections/fixed-gear-bikes/products/undefeated-2-photon-blue-edition?variant=28071282016340

also other options on:
https://single-speed.co.uk/collections/fixed-gear-bikes/type_criterium-track

Was previously looking at either the Aventon or the Viper from BLB.
https://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/aventon-mataro-fixie-single-speed-bike-white
https://www.bricklanebikes.co.uk/blb-viper-complete-bike-beginner

I have a £700 ride to work voucher to spend, which applies to Dolan, single-speed.co.uk, and BLB.

And I want something that is track legal, so geometry, bb height, etc are a must. I can spend a little more if I must, but want something that I will not be too worried to use for commuting etc also.

Any help advice on these or any others would be greatly appreciated.
Thanks.

7 years later. Is it still alive?
Was just looking at one of these.
https://unknownbikes.eu/collections/fixed-gear-bicycles/products/unknown-singularity-black-fixed-gear-complete-bicycle?variant=10051212476458

Frame still available ?

Trusty steed, was nicked in Bethnal Green a few weeks back. Not many of these about so if anybody comes across it please hit me up. Pic is from when it was new so a bit less shiny and new looking.

@dubtap saw these at some point. Looks like good. Quick google on tacx axle nuts, found them at Halfords, and also found this.

http://www.halfords.com/cycling/turbo-trainers/trainers/tacx-blue-matic-t2650-smart-turbo-trainer

Nice deal for a smart trainer :D

Thought about rollers. Don’t want to stack it in my hallway 🤨. And from what I’ve learned from YouTube etc I thought they would not offer much resistance, more suited to warmup before racing than for training.

Doing accredited in Lee Vally in next few weeks, maybe I can have a go on rollers there at some point.

Thanks

Looking into an entry level trainer, cheap and cheerful options on amazon maybe a good place to start.
https://www.amazon.co.uk/gp/bestsellers/sports/458331031

However they all use a quick release, but I want to use it on fixed gear with 120mm spacing. So,

1. Will it clamp on securely over the track nuts?
   
2. Will the Axel be to short ?
   
   

Anybody using a similar trainer with a track bike? Can anybody suggest a particular (cheap and cheerful) trainer?

Is the BB height measured from the bottom of the frame or the centre of the BB?

Would grinding them off be a good idea / bad idea?
Has anybody ever done it?

thanks @mattioats & @Jonny69 & others. Sounds like worth trying them out then. Seems like mixed reviews on the DZR's. I'm used to riding in toe clips and trainers so these might not be the stiffest shoes in the world, but will be much stiffer than what I am used to I expect.

Found the Rumble's cheap here:
https://www.sigmasport.co.uk/item/Giro/Rumble-VR-Mountain-Cycling-Shoes/841G

£57 including shipping with code "new5" on checkout :D
(would buy in store, but didn't find any bike shops stocking them)

Will leave some feedback after I get them

Anybody got any experience with Giro Rumble Vr specifically for fixed gear?
http://www.giro.com/eu_en/rumble-5.html/

Have been using straps for 6 years and want to go clipless for the first time. MTB shoes, SPD cleats 100%. like the idea of more casual looking shoes when out and about.

Since these don't have any straps or buckles I'm not sure the will they be solid enough on my foot for riding fixed?

have seen lots trainer like shoes, chrome, dzr, etc. But I feel without something stronger than shoelaces over the top of my foot I will struggle to break.

Any advice appreciated.

That frame is pretty sh't. Been thinking about that upgrade for a while. What difference would this make to riding? That is a proper track frame without space for a fat dolphin between the tyre and seat tube.

Not much skidding going on at that gear...

48/16 new setup

pic

just upgrade your chainring

Thanks,

Also look on ebay, not amazon.

Thanks, got just what I wanted on eBay, fit it and done my first commute on it today.

Many on here will advise to keep spinning rather than pushing.

They did, I posted another question about gear ratios, and everybody suggested... not to go any bigger. Rode it today. A bit less spinny, felt spot on :D

I made a post earlier today about a chainset upgrade:
https://www.lfgss.com/conversations/288258/

Thanks to the guys that replied, I was going about this all wrong. So I want to upgrade my chainring from 44t to 48t so I have a bit more power there but maybe a smaller back sprocket is better. It's defiantly cheaper, and easier to change.

Is this a stupid question, is there any difference in the power/drive weather I change the chainset in the front or the back?

Feels like a smaller cog on the back is harder to turn, but I guess technically the physics are the same. I know nothing about gear ratios, but the math is interesting.

44/16 = 2.75
48/16 = 3.00

my current setup is 44 & 16, if I put 48 on the front, seems like 9% increase.

44/14 = 3.14 ( 15% increase )
44/12 = 3.66 ( 33% increase )

Seems like changing the back cog is way more effective...

What if I change both
48/14 = 3.43 (25% increase )
48/12 = 4.00 (45% increase )

Looks like If I just swap the 16t on the back to a 12, I will get a pretty good increase in power. Putting the 48 on front makes a difference of 9% which does not seem like allot.

Again, I am no expert on gear ratios, and I expect some people on here are. If I increased this by 25% for example would that be too much to manage? What I ride at them moment is just slow as hell. Should I be happy with a 10% increase?

Thanks.