These bike are for a specific type of racing called Motor-paced racing, or stayer race. Basically a cyclist gets behind a pacer in a car or more usually on a motorcycle. The cyclist follows as close as he can to profit from the slipstream of his pacer.
The gear ratio of these bikes allow the rider to achieve speeds of up to 60mph or more.
The gear ratio of these bikes allow the rider to achieve speeds of up to 60mph or more.