I sipped the Kool-Aid (or, guess what, Pcaddy isn't the only schwagaholic*)
12-19-07, 09:27 AM
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I sipped the Kool-Aid (or, guess what, Pcaddy isn't the only schwagaholic*)
Kind of surprised myself, but for $299, it was worth the try.
Back for the Holidays, and I didn't want to drag my bike home, only to have it to ride on the rollers (if the weather is cr@p).
I've been wanting to get a fixed gear for off season training for ages. Well, the off season is almost over, but you know what I mean (at least some of you do).
Just put it together, and have yet to ride it, so I'll have to get back to y'all on that.
*edit* new pic, with some road grime *edit*
The stems/bars/calipers and flite are from my deceased Pinarello. The stock stem and saddle were as worthless as a bucket of warm spit.
I'll probably put two brakes on, but for the time being an NOS Shimano 600 is going on. I'll also be putting a 42 on the front.
A couple of notes about BD:
*Only difference is that I'm a more discerning customer than PCaddy.
Back for the Holidays, and I didn't want to drag my bike home, only to have it to ride on the rollers (if the weather is cr@p).
I've been wanting to get a fixed gear for off season training for ages. Well, the off season is almost over, but you know what I mean (at least some of you do).
Just put it together, and have yet to ride it, so I'll have to get back to y'all on that.
*edit* new pic, with some road grime *edit*
The stems/bars/calipers and flite are from my deceased Pinarello. The stock stem and saddle were as worthless as a bucket of warm spit.
I'll probably put two brakes on, but for the time being an NOS Shimano 600 is going on. I'll also be putting a 42 on the front.
A couple of notes about BD:
- I ordered on the weekend, and the shipped on the Monday, with the bike arriving on the Thursday. Not bad.
- The email support was so-so.
*Only difference is that I'm a more discerning customer than PCaddy.
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12-19-07, 09:32 AM
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Have you decided on what messenger bag to get yet?
When you upgrade the wheels, what color Deep V rims are you getting.
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When you upgrade the wheels, what color Deep V rims are you getting.
Here are some important training videos for you to watch.
https://www.digave.com/videos/index.htm
https://video.google.com/videoplay?do...arch&plindex=6
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V9lZo9PQgRY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HrgkxOXstA0
12-19-07, 09:36 AM
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The wheels will be fine. No need to put lipstick on this pig.
Except I'd like to keep the old Chorus brake calipers.
12-19-07, 09:39 AM
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Definetely should've gotten the Kilo TT. But track bikes are awesome, ride it hard. IIRC, the cog on the Kilo TT was awful, likely for the teeth to come unattached from the threading, at least get a Soma or something.
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Good effort, youth. Take it for a spin and report back.
12-19-07, 10:27 AM
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If you want an inexpensive wheel upgrade -
https://shop.greatdealsonbikes.com/me...tegory_Code=TR
are pretty darn nice for the money, though I think they may just be a rim upgrade now that I look at the Hour specs.
https://shop.greatdealsonbikes.com/me...tegory_Code=TR
are pretty darn nice for the money, though I think they may just be a rim upgrade now that I look at the Hour specs.
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a brake?
TWO brakes?
drop bars and hoods?
a comfortable saddle?
a sensible saddle to bar drop?
road clipless pedals?
no top tube protector?
keeping the stock wheels instead of "upgrading" to an Aerospoke and Phil/neon Deep V combo?
fenders?!!??&^^$%
Sorry, dude but you're doing it wrong. It almost looks as if you intend to ride that bike.
TWO brakes?
drop bars and hoods?
a comfortable saddle?
a sensible saddle to bar drop?
road clipless pedals?
no top tube protector?
keeping the stock wheels instead of "upgrading" to an Aerospoke and Phil/neon Deep V combo?
fenders?!!??&^^$%
Sorry, dude but you're doing it wrong. It almost looks as if you intend to ride that bike.
12-19-07, 10:46 AM
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a brake?
drop bars and hoods?
a comfortable saddle?
road clipless pedals?
no top tube protector?
keeping the stock wheels instead of "upgrading" to an Aerospoke and Phil/neon Deep V combo?
fenders?!!??&^^$%
Sorry, dude but you're doing it wrong. It almost looks as if you intend to ride that bike.
drop bars and hoods?
a comfortable saddle?
road clipless pedals?
no top tube protector?
keeping the stock wheels instead of "upgrading" to an Aerospoke and Phil/neon Deep V combo?
fenders?!!??&^^$%
Sorry, dude but you're doing it wrong. It almost looks as if you intend to ride that bike.
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12-19-07, 10:50 AM
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You gonna change to a smaller gear? Looks like you're pushing something like 81 gear inches.
I just bought a Kilo TT and I'm very happy with it. Although, in a nod to the hipster crowd, I put bull-horns on mine (put I'm still rockin' road pedals)
I just bought a Kilo TT and I'm very happy with it. Although, in a nod to the hipster crowd, I put bull-horns on mine (put I'm still rockin' road pedals)
12-19-07, 10:51 AM
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Nice bike!
I'm thinking of getting one their fixies too!
Post up new pictures after you put in the changes. I want to see the carbon lipstick on the pig
I'm thinking of getting one their fixies too!
Post up new pictures after you put in the changes. I want to see the carbon lipstick on the pig
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Just from personal experience, most 'hipsters' rock track drops or risers. Bullhorns are actually useful for stuff.
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Awesome. I think FG are great for a quick "recharge" of the cycling "mojo"....uh...I mean..."fun".
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cheers jim.
once the roads clear up. for now methinks i'll be riding them on my krietlers. ironic that the rollers costs more than the bike.
wait until i give a ride report before you make that accusation.
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a brake?
TWO brakes?
drop bars and hoods?
a comfortable saddle?
a sensible saddle to bar drop?
road clipless pedals?
no top tube protector?
keeping the stock wheels instead of "upgrading" to an Aerospoke and Phil/neon Deep V combo?
fenders?!!??&^^$%
Sorry, dude but you're doing it wrong. It almost looks as if you intend to ride that bike.
TWO brakes?
drop bars and hoods?
a comfortable saddle?
a sensible saddle to bar drop?
road clipless pedals?
no top tube protector?
keeping the stock wheels instead of "upgrading" to an Aerospoke and Phil/neon Deep V combo?
fenders?!!??&^^$%
Sorry, dude but you're doing it wrong. It almost looks as if you intend to ride that bike.
i believe so. ask the tech guys for a real answer. i just ride 'em.
sell out?
doubt it, but it could very well be my main means of transportation in Memphis.