Track Cycling Cockpit Calculator
This calculator helps you work towards a modern forward track position on your current frame within the current UCI regulations.
Sprint and bunch presets auto-fill typical handlebar reach values. Choose Custom to edit manually.
Recommended stem length
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Recommended stem angle
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Disclaimer - This calculator assumes a typical track head tube angle and a modern forward track position within the UCI guidelines
FAQ: Why are long stems normal on track bikes?
Because modern track positions often use longer reaches than road bikes
Track bikes are often set up with a longer, more forward cockpit than a road bike. That means a stem that looks long by road standards can still be completely normal on a track build.
Because frame reach is only part of the picture
Frame reach tells you where the top of the head tube sits. Your final handlebar position is affected most by front centre, frame reach and bar reach.
Modern Track Frame Sizing
Ensure your Track Frame is the correct size for your height using our guide here - Modern Frame Size Guide