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Atamus
09-02-11, 08:08 PM
Hi guys, I've been lurking for awhile trying to decide on what kind of bike to buy and I decided to go for the Kilo. One problem though, I went to bikesdirect to order mine today and they are completely out of my size (57cm). I'm only 6'0" so I'm pretty sure it would be irresponsible to buy a 60cm. Where else can I find the kilo or am I SOL? Thanks!

UCF Eric
09-02-11, 08:21 PM
You can buy the frame from bikeisland, if you want a complete, you're stuck with BD. Did you check the stripper and the pro as well?
Kayce
09-02-11, 08:23 PM
Also the Kilo WT

Scrodzilla
09-02-11, 08:32 PM
There are like 8 different versions. Are they sold out of all of them?
Atamus
09-02-11, 08:39 PM
There are like 8 different versions. Are they sold out of all of them?

I found the 2012 Kilo stripper in gold and green just trying to decide on the color. Thanks guys! Can't wait to get this bike. Browsing the Kilo threads for pics of the green one no full shots on BD unfortunately.
Jaytron
09-02-11, 09:09 PM
You sure you're a 57cm?

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO
cc700
09-02-11, 09:10 PM
http://www.pedalroom.com/p/emerald-kilo-1559_32.jpg
just whoring the pic from today.
Street rider
09-02-11, 09:48 PM
Mmmmmm thats a real good lookin green
Atamus
09-02-11, 09:57 PM
You sure you're a 57cm?

http://www.competitivecyclist.com/za/CCY?PAGE=FIT_CALCULATOR_INTRO

Filled out the calculator as best as I could and it suggested 56 to 57 for the "eddy fit" and 55 for the competitive. I think im just going to go to a bike store nearby tomorrow too see what they think and then order from there.
Street rider
09-02-11, 10:35 PM
Ever ridden a road bike? When I was getting fitted for my ssfg, they told me to go just a little big smaller than normal road bike sizing.
Atamus
09-02-11, 11:49 PM
No I haven't actually, this will be my first. Yea, a friend was just explaining that to me as well. The way I see it is it won't hurt to much to go a little smaller. Much better than going bigger than I need to at least. Pretty sure I might get the 55 at this point, but I just want to run by the shop and see what their opinion is.
Jaytron
09-03-11, 04:41 AM
No I haven't actually, this will be my first. Yea, a friend was just explaining that to me as well. The way I see it is it won't hurt to much to go a little smaller. Much better than going bigger than I need to at least. Pretty sure I might get the 55 at this point, but I just want to run by the shop and see what their opinion is.

Don't forget that Kilos are sized based on c-c, not c-t like most bikes are.