These bikes were marketed as general purpose machines, and millions were sold. Millions of them are now rusting away in the back of the garages of middle America. 5 speed freewheels, usually 14-28 teeth. Stem shifters . Foam handlebar padding.
Track bicycles have steep angles , fixed gears , and no brakes.
Track Mitts British term for fingerless cycling gloves. An axle nut with a built-in washer loosely rivetted to it. The washer is permanently attached, but can rotate with respect to the nut. Used on high quality solid-axle hubs. Cheaper solid-axle hubs use serrated flange nuts, or plain nuts with serrated washers .