Track bike sizing
Discussion
There are a few differences you may already be aware of
It will feel bigger as the bottom bracket is higher so the saddle is therefore higher off he ground but the same from the crank centreline
You would also want to keep the wheel base length as short as possible as this can help on steeper tracks help with stability in the banked corners
Crank tend to be shorter this again pushes the saddle up to compensate
Some people set their saddle hit up slightly to help with seated sprinting
Handle bars tend to be a little narrower
It will feel bigger as the bottom bracket is higher so the saddle is therefore higher off he ground but the same from the crank centreline
You would also want to keep the wheel base length as short as possible as this can help on steeper tracks help with stability in the banked corners
Crank tend to be shorter this again pushes the saddle up to compensate
Some people set their saddle hit up slightly to help with seated sprinting
Handle bars tend to be a little narrower
Thanks. I didn't really know any of that. The bike I'm looking at is in the sale and the ideal frame size according to their size guide is '58cm', which is for 6ft - 6ft 3 folk. It's also the only bike sold out! So the alternatives are the 56cm and 60cm frames that are for 5ft 10 - 6ft and 6ft 3 - 6ft 7 respectively. It appears to be a generic size guide for the manufacturer so whether it takes into account the needs of track riding V's road or cyclocross I can't be sure. Think I'll ask nicely and get two sizes in and see which, if either, suits.
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