Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Limited Edition COLORS on smaller Kilo TT sizes

I have had several posters ask about the special colors that will come on on a limited basis for 44c, 47c, and 50c sizes

They are now in

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/images/ktt_special_ed/

I would love to hear input on these colors {and any other ideas on new colors for future production runs**

Thanks
Mike

http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/bikedoctor/swakpnk_3q_150.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/bikedoctor/fifipnk_3q_150.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/bikedoctor/celesteblu_3q_150.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/bikedoctor/apple_3q_150.jpg
http://i161.photobucket.com/albums/t213/bikedoctor/crmorg_3q_600.jpg

How about as frames? completes only?

i like the hot pink.

The green and blue are cool. Get rid of the fork decals at the very least, already.

Not feeling any of those colors, sorry :(

yeah the fork decals kind of kill it...whenever i ride mine i just look at it and say, "ok this bike isn't terrible..." then look at the fork and say "**** what is the need for two dick sized (my dick) decals?" it looks heinous. i'm also pissed the Wound Up fork i just bought, is 1 1/8'' instead of 1''. ****. looks like it's going on my IRO...

Why don't you try making some of those silly decals more inconspicuous, instead of pushing for those silly colors.

why one run them in smaller sizes? atleast go to a 53cm.

my girlfriend would probably like the light blue...

eek

Agreed that the fork decals are a HUGE turnoff. None of the new colors are appealing to me, either. My favs for a smaller frame would be the current purple, cream, slate, and white. None of these new ones are any better than any of those imho. The blue one that you've named "celeste" is nothing like what celeste is supposed to be.

theyre mainly for girls. relax dudes. its ok.

theyre mainly for girls. relax dudes. its ok.

what this dude said.

iro heidi competition

i like the hot pink.

My wife and daughter went nuts when they saw the pink.

Exactly, for a girl, like my gf for instance. Colors like pink and baby blue are so played out it's not even funny. I really don't ever see stylish females 16-30that really rock much of those typical colors with anything they buy. Those colors tend to be more of an accent, and not the main color on their accessories, shoes, clothes, sports equipment, etc...

I'd much rather see a small sized regular KiloTT (not Pro) in cream or a lighter purple like lavender or something. Maybe some non-metallic finishes too, in any size.

My wife and daughter went nuts when they saw the pink.

This is an interesting comment; As my wife and daughter picked these colors. And named the colors.

To answer a few other questions and comments:

We do have Kilo TT without decals coming next month - called TheStripper and in Raw and metallic colors.

The Moto Messengers we have gotten in Pink sold like crazy; so I think there is demand for pink.

Grape Soda we did bring, but not listed as a limited edition color; as Grape Soda has become a 'standard' color on Kilo TT.

These colors are in complete bikes only, not in framesets yet {might do that if enough demand**

I am going to try a lot of other colors that are being suggested by customers - including metallics, fades, chrm / paint combos, pearls, etc. I like having options like this as colors are fun.

thanks for all comments
mike

theyre mainly for girls. relax dudes. its ok.

this is what I was thinking, but I am really liking the orange and green, as do the guys in the office & warehouse.

Well whatever colors you come out with now, or later, it's great to see you getting a feel for the pulse of this forum and trying out new things. Keep it up!

this is what I was thinking, but I am really liking the orange and green, as do the guys in the office & warehouse.

same. thats a real nice green color.

the orange is a bit bright. i like the moto orange a bit better, but i'm biased as i have one.

The colors look good, but nothing that really grabs at me. The blue is nice... I'd ride that one, but it's no celeste (and you'd get reemed by everyone if you make one in actual celeste).

I know i would be in the minority... but I'd love a tan (something darker than the cream, but not brown).... then again, I haven't seen the cream color in person. I've seriously been debating buying a complete and stripping it to have the frame powdercoated (I know the cost will rise quicker than my wallet can if I do a frame-up build).

What about red (metallic or not)? Seems to have been skipped... and it's a pretty basic color, with lots of matching components/tires/etc. It works with all black or all polished stuff too.

The colors look good, but nothing that really grabs at me. The blue is nice... I'd ride that one, but it's no celeste (and you'd get reemed by everyone if you make one in actual celeste).

I know i would be in the minority... but I'd love a tan (something darker than the cream, but not brown).... then again, I haven't seen the cream color in person. I've seriously been debating buying a complete and stripping it to have the frame powdercoated (I know the cost will rise quicker than my wallet can if I do a frame-up build).

What about red (metallic or not)? Seems to have been skipped... and it's a pretty basic color, with lots of matching components/tires/etc. It works with all black or all polished stuff too.


Celeste is funny, as it means one thing in general, and another to cyclists - based on Bianchi's great success with their special celeste - which I would never do - in my mind Bianchi owns that color; but not the word
"de co·lor ce·les·te Adjective
sky-blue; Synonyms: azul celeste, celeste, cerúleo; Azul claro obtenido al mezclarlo con una porción de blanco. "


Cream has sold well, I would like to find a darker Tan that might not kill sales like brown often does

I love RED, and we have a nice one coming on The Stripper

I really like the blue...

Please don't do it!!!!!!!!! Only because my girlfriend ordered one of the Jury frames in orange because she couldn't find a reasonable pink frame.....this'll send her over the edge! Those colors are the stuff. If I'd been offered those choices I would definitely bought the baby blue over the green that I got.....

I would really like to see some pearl frames with little to know decals. I don't mind maybe the head tube decal and the Reynolds decal, but other than that, I think a nice pearl white, pearl silver, and deep pearl green and a dark pewter pearl would be hot. You have to think about what is up and coming, not what is in style now. But thanks for asking us, I appreciate the willingness to seek out.

What colors is The Stripper coming in other than red?

i really dig the orange and green. but buddy has a green kilo and i really like that color. and my girlfriend has an orange clockwork, which i also love (and ride fro time to time). those are my top 2.

What is the pricing going to be like on The Stripper?

i'd like to see the kilo in a copper color like you have on your motobecane outcast.

These colors are in complete bikes only, not in framesets yet {might do that if enough demand**

I am going to try a lot of other colors that are being suggested by customers - including metallics, fades, chrm / paint combos, pearls, etc. I like having options like this as colors are fun.

thanks for all comments
mike

Please do some of these in a frame only. You will have my money RIGHT away. Specificly the Chrome/paint combo. Or i'll have to swap parts, and sell my bike with Kilo components.

You know that kilo tt framesets are available at bikeisland.com, right? Maybe not all these colors, but...

the stipper is going to be the same price.

the colors are awesome, especially that raspberry color. i think you guys did a great job appealing to the females, but i just want to raise the idea that as ss/fg cycling begins to become more and more appealing to more people, kids will also start to pick up on it.

younger dudes will also want framesets in not so bright colors im thinking.

edit: is this green different than the one you already have?

edit: is this green different than the one you already have?

I was thinking the same thing. The current green looks a little lighter in color, but it might just be the white balance or something.

Current color:

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/images/kt_gallery/images/2kttgrn_3q.jpg

New color (Apple):

http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mercier/images/ktt_special_ed/images/apple_3q.jpg

i'd like to see the kilo in a copper color like you have on your motobecane outcast.

Copper would be pretty cool. Also a darker gold than the current shiny gold, like Pake's dirty gold.

What is the pricing going to be like on The Stripper?


$349.95
like a KILO TT

Copper would be pretty cool. Also a darker gold than the current shiny gold, like Pake's dirty gold.


I like copper
may have a metallic copper soon
or put on the chrome/paint version

i don't get why the product shots have like 9 spacers for the stem... shouldn't a properly sized frame not need another 4 inches of head tube height

i wan to see two things:
1. a lugged version of the Kilo
2. a kilo with a fade paint job

i don't get why the product shots have like 9 spacers for the stem... shouldn't a properly sized frame not need another 4 inches of head tube height


Thanks for asking
We ask for bikes to have the max safe amount of extra fork, as customers can always lower stem, but once cut short - options get limited

We picture with the big shack, so everyone will see they get the options

Probably more shack than most need, but some do like it, and others can move down stem easy.

Any idea when you're going to have bluemetal kilo tt back in stock? I'm looking for a 57cm.

i want a lugged kilo
and a
fade kilo.

This is an interesting comment; As my wife and daughter picked these colors. And named the colors.

To answer a few other questions and comments:

We do have Kilo TT without decals coming next month - called TheStripper and in Raw and metallic colors.

The Moto Messengers we have gotten in Pink sold like crazy; so I think there is demand for pink.

Grape Soda we did bring, but not listed as a limited edition color; as Grape Soda has become a 'standard' color on Kilo TT.

These colors are in complete bikes only, not in framesets yet {might do that if enough demand**

I am going to try a lot of other colors that are being suggested by customers - including metallics, fades, chrm / paint combos, pearls, etc. I like having options like this as colors are fun.

thanks for all comments
mike

what is the "raw" going to look like?

What metallic colors is the stripper coming in? Any closer ETA other than "next month"? I'm itching for another build.