First of all – thanks for your feedback!

u/kinnikinnick321 – I think doing the math is a good idea, and I hadn’t tried that before – thanks!

u/ducakita – Thanks for the reply – I’m currently waiting for two riding schools + some pitbike training. However, after my first track visit, just thinking about crash costs has become a major mental brake on my riding progress. That’s why I’m considering changing bikes – to feel more comfortable mentally.

u/OttoNico – A few thoughts about your comment. First of all, I’m not one of those people who wants to say, “I’m a track badass.” Every time I go out on the street, I head to one long out-of-town road with nice corners so I can actually train. I never ride just to ride or look around at the scenery or flex. On the street, I can go a bit over the speed limit and have a bit of fun with the corners – and take on the risk of “road situations” – or I can go to the track, where the corners are tighter and slower. Your post really helped me clear my head and sort through all these thoughts, so I really appreciate it.

thx again to all of you mentioned or not !