My top picks for track cycling in the city. This list covers high-speed bikes to essential gear and components, all chosen for performance and style. My philosophy on bike parts and components is you should buy the best quality parts you can afford.
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Full Builds
Frames
Wheels
Components
Gear
Full Builds
Definitely one of my favorite bikes Mash SF has made. Columbus steel tubing, nice frame geometry, beautiful paint. Chef's kiss.
MASH STEEL SS FRAMESET - MASHSF
This is a beauty of a frame and overall build.
Bridgestone Keirin Express Build
This is pretty close to a dream bicycle build for me.
PANASONIC NJS KEIRIN BIKE
Frames
One of the world's most iconic steel bike frames. These have been in production for like 70+ years.
Cinelli Supercorsa Pista
All of the Level frames I've seen in person are amazing quality.
LEVEL NJS /520/545/Rear110
Ultra high quality vintage steel frames with really nice paint.
Samson NJS Frames
My favorite Japanese frames.
Panasonic Frames
These frames are so nice. Highly recommend.
Bomber Pro NJS Frames
My favorite frame I have is by this elusive frame maker in Italy. Ultra rare if you find one, but sooooo nice.
Sancineto Bicycles 🇮🇹
Widely considered some of the best track frames in the world.
Colnago Framesets
Love Bridgestone. High quality even on their lowest end products.
Bridgestone Frames
I don't like aluminum frames bc I find them to be way too rigid for city riding, but this is the one exception. Light, super cool geometry and shape, these frames are very nice.
Bianchi Super Pista Frameset
Peak Italian cycling heritage. I especially love the framesets from the 1960s.
Frejus Pista Frames
One of my favorite frames of all time.
Cannondale 92 Track Frameset.
If you ever come across one of these, buy it.
Vintage Schwinn Paramount
Wheels
One of the truest sturdiest wheels on the planet. And they look cool. I sold my rear aerospoke, but loved it.
White Aerospoke Wheel
Love this simple carbon fiber wheel sets.
Spinergy SPOX Everyday Wheels
If you want a non tubular option these are very nice.
Velocity A23 Phil Wood Hubs Track Bike Fixed Gear Wheelset 24/28
Components
Designed for heavy duty use and durability. Great for people who cycle in the city.
Phil Wood Hubs
A very good seat post. I prefer these or Ritchey.
Cinelli Pillar Seatpost
I have a few of these. Big fan.
Deda Murex Stem
These are great quality. Will pretty much last you forever.
Ritchey Seatposts
I like these a lot. Also have some Specialized ones I like a lot. Campagnolo would be the upgrade. Sort of depends on your preference and foot shape/size.
MKS Sylvan Track pedals
Love these simple vintage Cinelli clips from the 80's. You can find them on eBay or in some shops. Otherwise just go with a generic alloy clip.
Cinelli Toe Clips
For some reason I put these Cinelli ones on all of my track bikes. Never had any problems with them. Super durable and they look nice.
NOS Cinelli/Binda Class leather toe straps
More or less the only crank arms and cranksets I'm using on my track bikes. Insane quality for the price.
Sugino SG75 Crank Arms
Very good buy. Sturdy track/fixed gear chain.
Miche Pista chain
Lightweight, shallow drop. Great for city riding.
Nitto M172 SSB handlebar
Swapped out all of my old hacked mountain bike risers for these a few years ago. I chop mine down a little bit but it's really high quality ultra-light bars.
Cinelli Pepper riser handlebar
These or Campy and you can't go wrong.
Phil Wood Headsets
Massive fan of these saddles. I'm really not a fan of Brooks or any of the other popular ones like that. I pretty much exclusively use these and have collected a bunch of out of production ones whenever I see them. Depends on your preference I guess ...
Selle Italia Flite 1990 saddle - alloy rail
Another product that I exclusively use. I don't even bother with anything else.
Gator Hardshell
Gear
You don't need anything fancier than this to change your tire.
Pedro's Tire Levers
Simple, durable chain tool.
CT-5 Mini Chain Tool
Hopefully you never have to really use this, but definitely wear a helmet when cycling in the city.
Ventral Air MIPS Helmet
Great small to medium sized bag for on the go.
The North Face Explore Fusebox—S
Having the lock built into the chain is nice if you're looking for a smaller chain lock.
Kryptonite Evolution 1090 Integrated Chain Lock
Never leave home without it.
Park Tool Folding Hex Set
Fits in a small bag and actually gets your tubes filled up faster than you would expect.
Topeak Pocket Rocket Mini Pump
Not the sturdiest mount of all light options but it's waterproof and bright.
Blinder V Rear Bike Light
Cycling caps are actually a lot more function than form. They can help keep rain out of your eyes, they can help absorb sweat, they can keep your head warmer in cooler months and protect your skin from the sun in warmer months.
