Re: [CR]Sizing for track vs. road vintage frames

(Example: Bike Shops:R.E.W. Reynolds)

Date: Fri, 11 Jan 2008 14:20:43 -0500
From: Marcus Coles <marcoles@ody.ca>
To: CLASSIC RENDEZVOUS <classicrendezvous@bikelist.org>
Subject: Re: [CR]Sizing for track vs. road vintage frames
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Angel Garcia wrote:
> If one were to be buying their first vintage track frame would you buy the
> same size as your vintage road frame?
>
> Angel Garcia
> Verona, IT
>
>
> Generally speaking track bikes tend to have higher bottom brackets. Therefore a smaller frame is usually required for stand over clearance and a longer seat post to regain the correct riding position. As with all generalizations there are exceptions of course and the intended track length, banking, event type and fashion all come into play in the design of the bike.

Marcus Coles
London, Ontario, Canada