I like the geometry and design of this frame. do you know the difference between this and the new TK3? with a carbon fork and seat post, would it be more comfortable to ride as a fixie on the road? I average about 80 miles a week.
@MetechStudios949 i don't know difference. i would not recommend this bike for a road fixie. there are many other choices out there. i would look at more classic steel designs...they ride much nicer and are way cool. pinerello, masi etc.
if you want aluminum go with specialized langster or bianchi
@enzofure1 Thanks for the advice. I have a steel frame now but Im looking to go a bit more agressive. I probably keep the steel frame for some days but I have also been looking at the Leader 725tr and Biacnchi Super Pista as options. definately want to go aluminum with the next one. I want a bike 18lbs or under. I dont trick on bikes other than the occasional wheelie or curb hop.
like i said before...it is a hot bike! it is a true track bike and is too stiff and the geometry is too agressive to ride on the road as a fixie or even a training bike.
if you are not using it for a track bike...get a specialized langster or something like that. they are more relaxed for road riding but still can be used on the track.
i think it would look better if you flipped the stem and made it point down, hell it probably wouldnt even point down, it would probably be about even with the top tube, still nice bike
Hey i have one of those, 2008 model though. You're sane enough to have a brake on it haha.
By the way if you remove one link from your chain, it will allow you to push the wheel closer to the frame and make it slightly more aerodynamic. I did it on mine and it looks really cool
@FlyingKaveman moving the wheel closer to the frame actually increases handling, as the wheels are closer, but in contrast, it decreases aerodynamics, as the seat tube is restricting the flow of air coming off the tire and then slowing down the wheel... :P
harsh ride...i actually sold it and bought a specialized langster. the felt is a true track racer...i wanted a fixed gear for the road...the langster is perfect i love it.
geometry on the felt is too steep and tight for road riding plus for some reason the drive train noise is magnified by the frame a very noisy bike... i know of two others that make the same noise and one of the guys sold his too for the same reasons as me. ben
I like the geometry and design of this frame. do you know the difference between this and the new TK3? with a carbon fork and seat post, would it be more comfortable to ride as a fixie on the road? I average about 80 miles a week.
MetechStudios949 1 year ago
@MetechStudios949 i don't know difference. i would not recommend this bike for a road fixie. there are many other choices out there. i would look at more classic steel designs...they ride much nicer and are way cool. pinerello, masi etc.
if you want aluminum go with specialized langster or bianchi
enzofure1 1 year ago
@enzofure1 Thanks for the advice. I have a steel frame now but Im looking to go a bit more agressive. I probably keep the steel frame for some days but I have also been looking at the Leader 725tr and Biacnchi Super Pista as options. definately want to go aluminum with the next one. I want a bike 18lbs or under. I dont trick on bikes other than the occasional wheelie or curb hop.
MetechStudios949 1 year ago
a track frame does not make it a track bike, it's a street bike
djBigHeadBassground 1 year ago
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yeah but a fork with 30mm rake does.
radioheadfan9 7 months ago
like i said before...it is a hot bike! it is a true track bike and is too stiff and the geometry is too agressive to ride on the road as a fixie or even a training bike.
if you are not using it for a track bike...get a specialized langster or something like that. they are more relaxed for road riding but still can be used on the track.
the seatpost is adjustable.
enzofure1 1 year ago
anything you really dislike about the bike? and is the seat post adjustable?
dekskii 1 year ago
i was riding it on the road...needed a brake for hills and idiots
enzofure1 1 year ago
i guess. brakes.
ionfreak93 1 year ago
flip the stem patna
efetuspook 1 year ago
I can hear a cardinal in the background.
cashmatt 1 year ago
i think it would look better if you flipped the stem and made it point down, hell it probably wouldnt even point down, it would probably be about even with the top tube, still nice bike
TKONESOCK 2 years ago
Hey i have one of those, 2008 model though. You're sane enough to have a brake on it haha.
By the way if you remove one link from your chain, it will allow you to push the wheel closer to the frame and make it slightly more aerodynamic. I did it on mine and it looks really cool
FlyingKaveman 3 years ago
where i ride...gotta have a front brake!! too many nutty drivers that like to pull out in front of you! thanks!
enzofure1 3 years ago
@FlyingKaveman moving the wheel closer to the frame actually increases handling, as the wheels are closer, but in contrast, it decreases aerodynamics, as the seat tube is restricting the flow of air coming off the tire and then slowing down the wheel... :P
alancheng12345 1 year ago
well, the TK2 is a track bike....
I bought mine for the velodrome, but I really enjoy the feedback it gives me on the road. Mine is a little noisy too, doesn't bother me a bit.
benjamincollinscalla 3 years ago
you are right... a true track bike..
i did enjoy it and extrememly responsive.
just was looking for a bit more relaxed geometry. it is a hot bike though no doubt!
enzofure1 3 years ago
I just got on of the last week. How does it ride?
benjamincollinscalla 3 years ago
sorry i didn't get back to you...new at this!
harsh ride...i actually sold it and bought a specialized langster. the felt is a true track racer...i wanted a fixed gear for the road...the langster is perfect i love it.
geometry on the felt is too steep and tight for road riding plus for some reason the drive train noise is magnified by the frame a very noisy bike... i know of two others that make the same noise and one of the guys sold his too for the same reasons as me. ben
enzofure1 3 years ago