track bike

Fixed-gear racing cycle

A track bike is a bicycle designed for velodrome racing, built for speed on smooth oval tracks.

Track bikes have a fixed gear with no freewheel mechanism—the pedals turn whenever the wheels turn—and no brakes, since riders control speed through pedal resistance.

The frame geometry is aggressive, optimized for aerodynamics and power transfer rather than comfort.

She trains on a track bike at the velodrome three times a week.

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Rated G