Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - I have the money.. Kilo TT or The Hour??

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I can't decide...

Any make or breaks?

UPDATE- Picture on last page.

There should be about 4 million threads on either bike. Why not read up?
Also, my brother ordered a Windsor hour because bikesdirect was out of his size on the kilo. You may want to check that first unless you are buying elsewhere.

I understand there's a million, but I want to buy tonight. Both bikes are in stock..

Just thought I would ask really quick.

go for the kilo. Looks better, and tighter geometry. Unless you want more road geometry, in that case, get the Hour.

Get the Hour because it has a cooler name.

"I ride a Windsor the Hour"

or

"I ride a Mercier Kilo TT"

Word.

Haha, based on the name... nice one.

I understand there's a million, but I want to buy tonight. Both bikes are in stock..

Just thought I would ask really quick.

Should've done your homework before you asked your question. Impulse buys are a bad idea.

Impulse buy only because I need the bike cheap, and fast.

I've read up on both of these bikes, problem is I am indecisive. Both seem about even to me, honestly.

I guess it's the frame and color that really have me torn.

Plus, I only have $400 to spend.

**** it

kilo TT /thread

kthxbye

**** it

kilo TT /thread

kthxbye

which color?

Good choice!

I have a kilo, black, love it. I think the hour looks like doo doo. IMO do what you want though

Definitely get Windsor the Hour.

Kilo tt!
got it, and love it so far
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I have a kilo and my friend has the hour. Every time he sees my bike, he mentions how the welds are much cleaner than his hour.

Bottom line, you really cant go wrong either way.

i vote kilo tt

owned both at some point or another. sold the hour, keeping the kilo. ymmv

Sounds like you don't "have the money."

i vote kilo tt

+1

Sounds like you don't "have the money."

nah main, I has the cash right here on my desk.

4 C-notes

make it rain

I was poking fun at your "I have the money" inclusion in the title to this thread. It's not like you've saved up an obscene amount of money to get a really nice something-or-other.

"I have the money, now where can I get a ball-point pen?"

I was poking fun at your "I have the money" inclusion in the title to this thread. It's not like you've saved up an obscene amount of money to get a really nice something-or-other.

"I have the money, now where can I get a ball-point pen?"

depends on the frame of reference.


you spent how much on a bicycle?

^ and we're not talking about 'normal people'

Kilo

^ and we're not talking about 'normal people'

even some, but not all, cycling heads will admit $300 isnt spare change.

^^^ but very few would call these two bikes luxurious

^^^ but very few would call these two bikes luxurious

theyre no luxury rides but, in the grand scheme, nice bicycles. its the rider not the ride, and enjoy!

Well guys, I just ordered the bike about an hour ago.

Will they be contacting me with an email, tracking # etc.?

you'll get an email with a bunk ***** tracking number, I had to contact them for the real one but it was not that much of an effort. wait, you did get the kilo right?

Yeah, I got the Kilo TT

The Mercier is a much nicer looking bike. I have a Mercier, and have no complaints. I thought "the hour" looked lie a cheap Huffy or something.

Kilo

I've had mine for some time now and I like riding that better than my 3400 dollar road bike, kinda upsetting, but fixed gear is what I like now.

I've had mine for some time now and I like riding that better than my 3400 dollar road bike, kinda upsetting, but fixed gear is what I like now.

have fun! the rider makes the ride. the ride never makes the rider.

that said. id like to see what youd do with three and a half long put toward a fixed gear.

the rider makes the ride. the ride never makes the rider.

But the rider has to like riding the ride in order to enjoy the ride.

But the rider has to like riding the ride in order to enjoy the ride.

its great that some people will endlessly strive for the best, but sometimes, if its working, take a moment and just smell the roses. think positive; youll be dead soon!

you'll never get out of this life alive. hahaha cheesy I know. I didn't pay that much for my bike(ebay is a wonderful thing) I'm still in college, I could never afford that for a bike, nor will I ever pay that much for a bike when I do get that fab job

its great that some people will endlessly strive for the best, but sometimes, if its working, take a moment and just smell the roses. think positive; youll be dead soon!

Not talking about the best, but a bike that I enjoy riding.

Not talking about the best, but a bike that I enjoy riding.

if youre not enjoying riding, theres nothing anyone else can do for you.

if youre not enjoying riding, theres nothing anyone else can do for you.

I enjoy riding bikes that are enjoyable to ride.

Ahhh, can't wait. Still, no email from Bikesdirect, but that's not bothering me too much right now.

It's going to show up one day, I hope. The sooner the better because I hate taking damn buses knowing the time I wait for them is time spent riding!

I enjoy riding bikes that are enjoyable to ride.

i have a recurring nightmare in which im forced to ride a bikesdirect. the inability of the bicycle to be enjoyable is both agonizing and completely its fault! i pray you never befall this tragic fate.

that's stupid

i've been exactly where you were, OP. and in the last 3-4 months that i've had my bike and been on this forum i've seen a million different people needing other's opinions to help them decide between the two. Honestly, they are both cheap bikes, in the world of bicycles in general, but they are both great value for money. I was going to sell my windsor hour after i bought my $1300 Jamis Aurora Elite touring bike, but the windsor is definitely still fun in a totally different way. i cant believe how fast and fun it is for $300, albeit the frame on my Jamis is sooooooo much nicer but hey, a bike is a bike.
have fun with ur Kilo, you wont regret your purchase. just try not to spend too much money upgrading a cheap bike.

i have a recurring nightmare in which im forced to ride a bikesdirect. the inability of the bicycle to be enjoyable is both agonizing and completely its fault! i pray you never befall this tragic fate.

I think you are arguing a point that does not relate to this conversation.

I think you are arguing a point that does not relate to this conversation.

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A little update-

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The box had a huge hole in it and I could see the rim. Other than that, everything looks good.

More pictures to come.

Nice Board!

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