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So, you think you may be spending lots of time at the track, either doing track days or racing. It only makes sense to have a dedicated track bike, if only so you don't have to worry about crashing your daily ride. Here's a general list of things you will need. Keep in mind that all tracks have slightly different requirements. Also, if you're going to be racing, you'll have to follow the guidelines published by the sanctioning body for your event(s). So, read up. This will get you started. | So, you think you may be spending lots of time at the track, either doing track days or racing. It only makes sense to have a dedicated track bike, if only so you don't have to worry about crashing your daily ride. Here's a general list of things you will need. Keep in mind that all tracks have slightly different requirements. Also, if you're going to be racing, you'll have to follow the guidelines published by the sanctioning body for your event(s). So, read up. This will get you started. | ||
See also: [[Reducing weight on a track bike]] | |||
===The Bike=== | ===The Bike=== | ||
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*Quality rear stand | *Quality rear stand | ||
*[[Stainless steel brake lines upgrade | *[[Stainless steel brake lines upgrade|SS brake lines]] (buy) (optional *) | ||
*[[I'd like to know more about clipons|Woodcraft Lowered Risers]] | *[[I'd like to know more about clipons|Woodcraft Lowered Risers]] | ||
*Woodcraft Rearsets (optional) | *[[Woodcraft rearsets shifter adjustability fix|Woodcraft Rearsets]] (optional) | ||
*EBC HH or other quality [[What replacement pads should I consider?|front brake pads]] | *EBC HH or other quality [[What replacement pads should I consider?|front brake pads]] | ||