Singlespeed & Fixed Gear - Kilo TT vs Kilo TT Pro

Which one do you think is better and is the kilo tt pro really worth the extra money? Is the "wheelset alone worth $350 to 400?" Please help.

Which one do you think is better and is the kilo tt pro really worth the extra money? Is the "wheelset alone worth $350 to 400?"

Yes and yes.

No and no.

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Yes and no.

Yes and yes.


No and no.


Yes and no.

no and yes?


i didnt look, i just wanted to complete the pattern.

maybe

It's around a $60 difference and you get a Sugino crankset and better wheels apparently.

if you have the money you might as well. The cranks on the plain TT will probably leave you wanting more stiffness. Upgrading to a decent s300 is like 120 bucks if you find that this is the case.

The Sugino RD cranksets are worth it, the wheelset while IMO still suck, are better than the stock Kilo TT wheels.

TT Pro is worth it

Wheelset is not $400

sugino cranks and upgraded wheels (of any type) sound like a notable improvement over the BD bike i assembled for a friend.

I didn't think he meant whether or not the wheelset is worth $350-400 on it's own. If so, I change my second answer.

I thought that Scrod meant that the Pro is better and worth the extra money.

That is what I meant but I don't even know what I mean anymore.

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If i had the money at the time when i was buying my TT i would have paid the extra just for the shark grey. :3

HEY EVERYONE! I just ordered a kilo tt pro off bikesdirect super siked and can't wait to get it! Thanks everyone for your help! I LOVE BIKEFORUMS.NET

congrats! but you forgot to tell us what color....!!?!

hmmm gotta step it up in that case

byrnemm I got it in pearl white!

byrnemm I got it in pearl white!

Sick man! Tell us how that Killo Pro skids

Sick man! Tell us how that Killo Pro skids

Well first I have to learn how to skid, thennn i'll inform you!

Take the brakes off and play in traffic!!!

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Take the brakes off and play in traffic!!!

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No thanks.

So what's the deal with the lugged Kilo frames? Anyone have an opinion on those vs. the standard frame?

i have the white as well-- just a warning that it shows dirt, grime, and lock scars REALLY easy. keep that sucker clean!

i have the white as well-- just a warning that it shows dirt, grime, and lock scars REALLY easy. keep that sucker clean!

I do not agree with you sharmaji: that is the whole point of owning a street accredited fixie like killo prott: you absolutely Must have dirt, grime and lock scars all over your bike. Why do you think they have the FG freestyle team called The Grime? Though freestyle is a different game: it has similar principles: dirt, grime and lock scars baby!

It's true--the reason I ride is so my bike gets dirty and beat up, baby. Otherwise, baby, people would think I was just some hipster trying to get street-cred points. Baby.

Okay, so if I follow correctly: not keeping your bike sparkly clean is akin to trying too hard to fit in?

Nothing gold can stay. I say embrace entropy.

Robofunc and highonpez: you are both correct! From St. Petersburg, FL to Sheboygan, WI: lets deco that FG

Just put my white pro together last night, shark grey was sold out, oh well. I am pretty impressed and very happy with it overall. Just a note: the cog is 1/8" so you wont be able to use just any chain whip, make sure you get a 1/8 and not a 3/32 if you havent already.

.... super siked and can't wait to get it! ...

This one made my list.

how long does BD usually take to restock? I am looking to get a Kilo Pro but they are out of the 57's right now. I can wait a few weeks but if you have a general idea of how long they usually take it would be helpful.

Thanks,
Aristo

That's like asking us when your local grocery store will have more bananas.

None of us work for Bikes Direct. Try asking here (http://www.bikesdirect.com/contact.htm).

That's like asking us when your local grocery store will have more bananas.

None of us work for Bikes Direct. Try asking here (http://www.bikesdirect.com/contact.htm).

I figured someone might know if they only order every few months or something like that, just curious. I asked here because I emailed them but did not get a response.

Cheers,
Aristo

I figured someone might know if they only order every few months or something like that, just curious. I asked here because I emailed them but did not get a response.

Cheers,
Aristo
Give them a few days, they took a few days to respond when I had a question for them last time.

Unacceptable! He - like everyone else - wants answers immediately.

Just put my white pro together last night, shark grey was sold out, oh well. I am pretty impressed and very happy with it overall. Just a note: the cog is 1/8" so you wont be able to use just any chain whip, make sure you get a 1/8 and not a 3/32 if you havent already.
Congratulation... I got my white pro yesterday too... I received with front AND rear brake too... Altough they stated in the spec that only front is provided.
I do not know how much I need one but anyway ... it was a little pleasant surpise...

Also.. I changed the handlebar but at the same time I noticed that 25.4 clamp of different stem works fine - does it mean it is not 26.0 (as they stated in the spec) or 25.4 and 26.0 that close.. Never tried before.

I started with cutting the steerer... :)

Unacceptable! He - like everyone else - wants answers immediately.

Yes.. Not only am I American, I am a New Yorker and I am on the internet.. ANSWERS NOW!!!! lol. thanks everyone for the help thus far.

Cheers,
Aristo

Now slam that stem BELOW the headset for maximized street cred!

Also.. I changed the handlebar but at the same time I noticed that 25.4 clamp of different stem works fine - does it mean it is not 26.0 (as they stated in the spec) or 25.4 and 26.0 that close.. Never tried before.

The spec may be wrong, but MEASURE. Using a 25.4 stem with a 26.0 bar is a good way to crush your bars and make them go snap.

The spec may be wrong, but MEASURE. Using a 25.4 stem with a 26.0 bar is a good way to crush your bars and make them go snap.
Yeah... I remember some professor in college was talking about this... But I have one Race Face stem that simply will not let in if the size is wrong... It is 25.4...specs are wrong.