Throne cycles is a California company that focuses on bringing good quality bikes at reasonable prices. The TRKLRD series are entry level track bikes that are best suited for beginners.
We spent a few days researching and comparing this bike and came out with this detailed review, hope it may help you somehow.
Who is it for & is it worth to buy
In short words, The throne track lord bike is a good choice if you are a beginner or just want a track bike for your kids, it offers great features at an affordable price.
The main frame are made of Aluminum alloy frame, this is common in entry level track bikes, however, the fork and seat post are made of carbon, which makes it lighter and good at performance, those carbon designs are common to be found on bikes with a price tag more than $1000, it is a great value for such a affordable price.
It is well assembled, with a solid quality, and an aerodynamic optimized design. We recommend it if you just want to dip into the water of track bikes.
Features & Details
Weight
This is not an expert level bike, however, with a total weight of 18 pounds (8.16kg), it is still impressive with a great price ratio.
Frame
The main frame has a tight design, you can expect a fast and responsive ride. The materials are made of aluminum alloy, although carbon is great, you should not expect too much for such a low price.
Fork and Seatpost
Those are the most highlight features for this bike, because the fork and seat post are made of carbon. As we all know that carbon is a great material, it is light and strong, but the costs are higher too. It is rare to see such high level materials found on a bike with such a low price.
Gear ratio
This is a single speed or fixed gear bike with a gear ratio of (48:16), that is said, the ratio is 3.0 , which is designed for flat road and great for fast sprinting, if you are using the bike as a commuter it may feel a little heavy when climbing.
Sizes
There are four variations of frame size, 49cm, 52cm, 55cm and 58cm, you can pick the right one according to your own height.
Hubs
It uses a Novatec A186SBT Track Hubs, Novatec is a well known brand and has a good quality and running great, however, you should keep in mind that it is vulnerable for water and always avoid it on rainy days.
Tires
Again they use branded tires, a Kenda 23c tire, which is often found on entry level bikes, but it is enough for most cases.
Brakes
There is only one caliper brake at the front wheel, again you should keep in mind this is a track bike and don’t expect too much for brakes.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Great price
- Carbon fork & seatpost
- Light weight
- Tight design for fast & aggressive ride
- Solid quality
Cons
- Gear ratio (48:16) maybe a little heavy when climbing
Specifications
| Weight: | 18lbs (8.16kg) |
| Material: |
Carbon, Aluminum |
| Brake: | Caliper |
| #Gears: | 1 |
| Wheel: | 700c (622mm) |
Can I use it for road or commuter?
As the name suggests, a track bike is a bike especially designed for riding/racing on the track in a velodrome. It is optimized for racing. This Throne track bike is expected for that purpose too.
But as an entry level track bike, you can use it for road riding or as a commuter, there is little difference between a road bike and a track bike.
Conclusion
All things considered, this is a great bike for beginners, it offers great features at a low price. You can choose it if you want a track bike for kids.
You can also use this bike as a commuter if the road is flat and doesn’t have a lot of climbing.