track bikes have toe overlap. they are designed for racing on a velodrome. its not a big deal, you get used to it. any proper frame with true track geometry will have at least a little bit of overlap between your pedal and front tire.
some dude came into the shop yesterday with a $1000 bankroll and a credit card, ready to purchase a custom track bike. after making very crucial decisions as to the specs of his build (ie, what color deep V's, tires, cranks, and grips to match), we built it up and he rolled off into SF's busy streets. brakeless. he refused. the frame was undrilled, but he opted not to have a keirin brake installed.
he returned 10 min later. he was pissed because he almost ate shit on the mission district's mean streets. the culprit? TOE OVERLAP. what is defective about this bicycle? why does my toeclip touch on the tire?! i was apalled.
darwinism.
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