Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Hey bikesdirect: it's time to make a 650c kilo tt.

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muckymucky
04-21-11, 04:49 PM
remember how you revolutionized track bikes by introducing the affordable Mercier Kilo TT? its time for another push of revolution with a 650c kilo tt.
not "just sayn'", we needs it.
problem: the 44cm or 47cm sloping top tube with 700c wheels aint cutting it, we needs the smalls.
solution: see the IRO "Heidi" HD 650c only frame for reference. (and since even IRO seems like they've sold out of the heidi, perfect time to jump on if you are able to pull it off and push it for sale on your website right now)
make it laced to 32h formulas, no slope top tube. kthx.
vw addict
04-21-11, 04:52 PM
just get some:
http://t2.gstatic.com/images?q=tbn:ANd9GcRuUwW6A08EVZyDsoHsJFXalF3jBR8IXpi9lnh4IYBsYUqn-p2Sbw
puppypilgrim
04-21-11, 05:30 PM
Hey BikesDirect,
I'm seconding the idea of a 650c Kilo. You would own the short end of the market ;D
My 47cm Kilo here (http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php/725597-My-Mercier-Kilo-TT-Stripper-Chrome-47cm).
adriano
04-21-11, 06:16 PM
bikesdirect has been phasing out all 650c frames so this wont happen. theres little demand.
Leukybear
04-21-11, 06:20 PM
bikesdirect has been phasing out all 650c frames so this wont happen. theres little demand.
For mini velos! :D
adriano
04-21-11, 06:24 PM
that indeed. also, heidis look terrible with their ridiculously short seat tubes.
muckymucky
04-21-11, 07:01 PM
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5267/5612003790_d5085c37ae_o.jpg
that indeed. also, heidis look terrible with their ridiculously short seat tubes.
looks fine to me
bikesdirect has been phasing out all 650c frames so this wont happen. theres little demand.
was that a pun?
adriano
04-21-11, 07:27 PM
rimshot! yes, the seat tube and headtube are a good five centimeters short. the frame proportions are silly.
carleton
04-21-11, 10:07 PM
Bike Forums IS NOT Bikes Direct.
kthx
yeah i don't see that guy around much anymore. i think he's too busy spending all of our damn collective money.
muckymucky
04-21-11, 10:36 PM
someone pm him =*( fml my dream will never come true.
muckymucky
04-21-11, 10:37 PM
the dream where all girls can ride bikes that actually are fitted them.
muckymucky
04-21-11, 10:38 PM
asian girls*
Squirrelli
04-21-11, 11:06 PM
meet some taller azn sqrl
Leukybear
04-21-11, 11:07 PM
Bike Forums IS NOT Bikes Direct.
kthx
They must not pay him enough.
adriano
04-22-11, 12:39 AM
iro heidi math time:
9cm head tube - 1.5cm shorter fork - 2cm less bottom bracket drop = like a 700c frame with a 6.5cm head tube.
for reference, a 54cm frame usually has a 13 or 14cm head tube so the heidis bars are 75mm lower. this frame is idiotic unless you absolutely need the stand over clearance, and even then, youll need 55mm plus of spacers. also, its bottom bracket is 2cm lower than a kilo so its not the best idea to ride this frame fixed.
motobeCarnage
04-22-11, 06:54 AM
bd, while you're at it I want a kilo 29er
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