Seeking the history of the Look KG-131 frame
08-27-06, 11:24 PM
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Seeking the history of the Look KG-131 frame
Hello Look-o-Philes and greetings from unseasonably sunny Melbourne, Australia.
Just purchased my first carbon frame - a Look KG-131 (carbon tubes, aluminium lugs). The frame is new old stock - never been built, but it's clearly an older design.
Wondered if anyone can shed some light on the history of the KG-131, or relate any experiences with it?
As far as Google can reveal (and it's not much), they appeared to be in production around 1997 to 2000. Perhaps a lesser cousin of the KG-171? Would appreciate any info or experience with this frame.
Regards,
Greg
Just purchased my first carbon frame - a Look KG-131 (carbon tubes, aluminium lugs). The frame is new old stock - never been built, but it's clearly an older design.
Wondered if anyone can shed some light on the history of the KG-131, or relate any experiences with it?
As far as Google can reveal (and it's not much), they appeared to be in production around 1997 to 2000. Perhaps a lesser cousin of the KG-171? Would appreciate any info or experience with this frame.
Regards,
Greg
08-28-06, 09:04 AM
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Almost identical to the KG241 that I have. Really a nice riding bike. Since last November I've put 3,000 miles on it. That ought to tell you something. The only difference between yours and mine aside from the color is the weight of the tubes.
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Originally Posted by cyclintom
Almost identical to the KG241 that I have. Really a nice riding bike. Since last November I've put 3,000 miles on it. That ought to tell you something. The only difference between yours and mine aside from the color is the weight of the tubes.
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I set the bike up with bar end shifters instead of Ergo because I've been getting pushed out of shape by the rapidly rising cost of bicycle components.
The brakes are Tektro from Nashbar for $30. The wheels are Mavic Kyserium Equips for $250 off of Ebay new. The saddle is a Regal from San Marco for $65. The bars and stem were some of the cheapest I could find. Seatpost American Classic (not just the best around but also one of the cheapest). The brake levers were from Rivendell - they feel a LOT better than STI or Ergo levers because they're a great deal narrowers and shorter in the grip. Compact cranks from FSA but I've tried the latest Nashbar compact and it is a GOOD deal and less than $80. I use only 9-speed stuff because I'm tired of the cassette growth. I did spring for a DuraAce rear derailleur and an IRD compact front derailleur.
Because I got the frame and fork for about $350 I have less than $750 into the bike and it's about the perfect bike though I'd prefer a Look fork instead of the Easton that came on it. But the newer Easton forks are even better.
Now I have bar end shifting on the two cyclocross bikes, the Look and the Fuji road bikes. There are times when I'd prefer Ergo but they're pretty rare. If you'd prefer to use Ergo you can get Mirage levers and Veloce rear derailleurs from probikekit.com. Or you can buy the 10 speed Centaur levers and have them changed to 9-speed if like me you prefer the lesser speeds.
The brakes are Tektro from Nashbar for $30. The wheels are Mavic Kyserium Equips for $250 off of Ebay new. The saddle is a Regal from San Marco for $65. The bars and stem were some of the cheapest I could find. Seatpost American Classic (not just the best around but also one of the cheapest). The brake levers were from Rivendell - they feel a LOT better than STI or Ergo levers because they're a great deal narrowers and shorter in the grip. Compact cranks from FSA but I've tried the latest Nashbar compact and it is a GOOD deal and less than $80. I use only 9-speed stuff because I'm tired of the cassette growth. I did spring for a DuraAce rear derailleur and an IRD compact front derailleur.
Because I got the frame and fork for about $350 I have less than $750 into the bike and it's about the perfect bike though I'd prefer a Look fork instead of the Easton that came on it. But the newer Easton forks are even better.
Now I have bar end shifting on the two cyclocross bikes, the Look and the Fuji road bikes. There are times when I'd prefer Ergo but they're pretty rare. If you'd prefer to use Ergo you can get Mirage levers and Veloce rear derailleurs from probikekit.com. Or you can buy the 10 speed Centaur levers and have them changed to 9-speed if like me you prefer the lesser speeds.
