Does this make sense?

[Meerkat82]

I saw this in the classifieds and it does not make sense to me, can someone please explain.

 

Thank you.

 

https://www.bikehub.co.za/classifieds/89761-track-frame-single-speed/

[gummibear]

What doesn't make sense?

[Meerkat82]

What is track frame? is it a type of cannondale?

[Disylizzy]

A track frame is the type of bike used to ride track

[Thomo]

What is track frame? is it a type of cannondale?

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Track_bicycle

 

A track bicycle or track bike is a bicycle optimized for racing at a velodrome or outdoor track. Unlike road bicycles, the track bike is a fixed-gear bicycle; thus, it has only a single gear and has neither a freewheel nor brakes. Tires are narrow and inflated to high pressure to reduce rolling resistance. Tubular tires are most often used in track racing^[1] and training, though advances in clincher tire design have seen them being used somewhat more often

[Meerkat82]

wow.. very cool.

 

Thanks guys

 

Could have googled myself.... feeling a bit stupid, but thanks.

[gummibear]

A special bike is used for track riding.It's a fixed gear where you pedals keep turning.This has a single speed hub and allows you to free.

 

Not sure that that frame is an original Cannondale.

 

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1c/Track_cycling_2005.jpg

[Meerkat82]

so is the frame different to that of a normal road bike?

[flyluis]

Facepalm....

[braailegend]

so is the frame different to that of a normal road bike?

 

Check the drop-outs and rear axle

['Dale]

Track frame converted to a city commuter thingie majiggie

Looks okay to me

 

Did you want a Trek bike?

[gummibear]

so is the frame different to that of a normal road bike?

 

Yes

 

The rear drop outs look like this

 

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/3/36/Horizontal_rear_dropout.jpg

[shaper]

so is the frame different to that of a normal road bike?

yes it has a horizontal dropout and not vertical like on road frames, the reason for the horizontal dropout is so that you can change your rear cog depending on the race format and your fitness, then slide the rear wheel back to put tension in the chain.

[Meerkat82]

ahh ok, cool. very interesting. Thank you so much.

[gummibear]

[Meerkat82]

Track frame converted to a city commuter thingie majiggie

Looks okay to me

 

Did you want a Trek bike?

 

 

ha ha ha.... no I have a beautiful trek, at first I thought spelling mistake and then I thought it must be track but then I got confused

Why any nice Treks that you are selling?

Edited May 19, 2014 by Penansie