Equipment for track bikes
2025-03-12
The competitive equipment for track cycling competitions mainly includes the following categories:
Bicycle
Frame: Mostly made of high-strength carbon fiber or aluminum alloy, such as the Taishan Ruibao T24 track bike customized for the Chinese National Cycling Team, which is made of T1100 carbon fiber material and has a frame of only 1150 grams.
Wheels: Usually closed wheels, which can effectively reduce air resistance and increase riding speed. The rims are generally tubular, made of high-strength seamless aluminum tubes, equipped with 27×0.75-inch tubular tires, and the tire weight is controlled at around 0.15kg.
Transmission system: A single-speed fixed gear system is used, commonly known as "dead fly". The flywheel only has sprockets on the outer periphery and no one-way ratchet inside. During riding, the crank can only run with the car and cannot stop or reverse.
Handlebars: There are different types. The handlebars used for sprints and multi-person races are generally curved handlebars, and those with pneumatic extension devices are suitable for pursuit races and time trials.
Frame: Mostly made of high-strength carbon fiber or aluminum alloy, such as the Taishan Ruibao T24 track bike customized for the Chinese National Cycling Team, which is made of T1100 carbon fiber material and has a frame of only 1150 grams.
Wheels: Usually closed wheels, which can effectively reduce air resistance and increase riding speed. The rims are generally tubular, made of high-strength seamless aluminum tubes, equipped with 27×0.75-inch tubular tires, and the tire weight is controlled at around 0.15kg.
Transmission system: A single-speed fixed gear system is used, commonly known as "dead fly". The flywheel only has sprockets on the outer periphery and no one-way ratchet inside. During riding, the crank can only run with the car and cannot stop or reverse.
Handlebars: There are different types. The handlebars used for sprints and multi-person races are generally curved handlebars, and those with pneumatic extension devices are suitable for pursuit races and time trials.
Cycling clothing
Cycling tops: usually made of thin, breathable, quick-drying fabrics with a smooth surface that can reduce air resistance. Some also use special textures or coating designs to further optimize aerodynamic performance.
Cycling pants: generally add thickened padding with good elasticity and breathability in the crotch to reduce pressure and friction on sensitive parts of the body during riding.
Protective equipment
Helmets: mostly made of high-strength foam, light weight, good ventilation and aerodynamic performance, which can reduce the impact of wind resistance on riding speed while ensuring safety.
Cycling gloves: with pads on the palm, the material usually has anti-slip and sweat-absorbing functions, which can help the rider better hold the handlebars and also play a certain buffering and protective role in the event of an accident.
Cycling tops: usually made of thin, breathable, quick-drying fabrics with a smooth surface that can reduce air resistance. Some also use special textures or coating designs to further optimize aerodynamic performance.
Cycling pants: generally add thickened padding with good elasticity and breathability in the crotch to reduce pressure and friction on sensitive parts of the body during riding.
Protective equipment
Helmets: mostly made of high-strength foam, light weight, good ventilation and aerodynamic performance, which can reduce the impact of wind resistance on riding speed while ensuring safety.
Cycling gloves: with pads on the palm, the material usually has anti-slip and sweat-absorbing functions, which can help the rider better hold the handlebars and also play a certain buffering and protective role in the event of an accident.
Other equipment
Cycling shoes: the sole has high hardness, can effectively transmit pedaling force and improve riding efficiency. Usually used in conjunction with pedals, the foot and pedal are fixed through the cleat system, allowing the rider to exert force more stably during riding.
Number plate: used to identify the contestant, usually fixed in a conspicuous position on the bicycle, such as the front of the bicycle or behind the seat.
Water bottle: used to replenish water during the competition, generally adopts a lightweight and easy-to-carry design, and some also have dust covers, which are convenient for riders to drink water without stopping.
Origin of track cycling
Track Bike--Fixed Gear Chainring Crank
