MEKK T1 Track bike review

With the UK indoor velodrome count still on the rise, along with a number of major track cycling events regularly selling out, it’s good to see more manufacturers cottoning on to the fact that this is a discipline well worthy of investing in with the launch of new models.

Cycling Weekly Verdict

Once we’d finished throwing ourselves up and down the banking, we couldn’t help but reflect on what a great package you get for the price. Retailing at £750 complete, this race-ready bike is great for those wanting to dive into the world of track cycling without the high cost that can often can come with it. However, Mekk has ensured riders can progress in the sport without the necessity of a brand new bike in a year’s time. The frameset itself is a masterpiece and you can really tell that Mark and Ken have put a lot into making this frame what it is, even while trying to keep price to a minimum. Although Mekk insists that this is an entry-level purchase, we feel you can race on the T1 without a single upgrade. Of course, it won’t take you to the Worlds as is but with a few key upgrades, in time, could easily see you through to a major competition…

Reasons to buy
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    Price

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    Looks

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    Ride

Reasons to avoid
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    Not much at all

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Mekk is one such firm and has produced two new models that should cover all bases to cope with the increased popularity of track cycling, from newbie to expert.

We were invited down to Newport Velodrome to test Mekk’s new entry-level speed machine called the T1, which forms one half of its Pista Series, sitting below the more expensive carbon C1.

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