Re: [CR]re:softening the ride of my track bike

(Example: Framebuilders:Dario Pegoretti)

From: <hersefan@comcast.net>
To: marc garcia <marcgarcia80@ameritech.net>, classicrendezvous@bikelist.org
Subject: Re: [CR]re:softening the ride of my track bike
Date: Thu, 28 Jul 2005 23:14:53 +0000


Maybe the tire pressure is way too high - also depends on tire type.

Optimal pressure depends upon many things, especially rider weight. Run a narrow clincher at 120psi with a stout fork and it probably will be quite harsh. Run at least a 23mm tire, (and not a continental), keep pressure no more than 90psi, and you might find it very comfortable.

Sure, the International fork will make a nice difference, but why not keep the same fork and do some basic things that might make a big difference?

Just my thoughts.

Mike Kone in Boulder CO


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> Thanks to all for the information and opinions. I

\r?\n> should have clarified that it is my arms that feel

\r?\n> pain after riding the track bike. The problem is that

\r?\n> the bars and fork seem to not buffer the road much at

\r?\n> all, obviously they weren't designed for this but

\r?\n> every bump is felt in the arms. I think I will try the

\r?\n> international fork. I am using pista bars, and cork

\r?\n> tape as well. I might pick up some of those gel pads

\r?\n> for the bars as well. I've started keeping the

\r?\n> pressure down on most of my tires to around 100 psi,

\r?\n> except for the track bike for what ever reason. It's

\r?\n> probably around 120psi. Keep in mind I'm riding

\r?\n> clinchers. Maybe I should go to the dark side and pick

\r?\n> up some tubulars!

\r?\n>

\r?\n> marc garcia

\r?\n> chicago IL