The New Mercier Kilo TT Pictures Thread (2011 & 2012)

[DarkSeraphim]

Aw man, I really din't want a sloped top tube. Has anyone seen it in person? Is the slope really big or slight?

[Jaytron]

They have a slope?

[DarkSeraphim]

That's what some people were saying on here. I guess I'll just have to deal with it. That Kilo Pro has been calling my name for the last month. Should I practice clips on a freewheel or go for it on the fixie cog?

[Jaytron]

I'd just go straight to fixed with some sort of foot retention.

[DarkSeraphim]

Awesome, well it's official! At 7:00pm May 4th 2012 I put my order in for my first fixie. After many posts I'm certain I Made an awesome decision on getting a Kilo TT Pro in Sharkgrey! I CAN'T WAIT! What's Bikes Direct shipping speed like? Also, I've noticed that the track geo is kinda tight. what are my options on fenders? I live in Ohio and it's rainy season. This is gonna be my main bike now so I need splash protection, even though it will make such a beautiful bike look funky.

[Jaytron]

Awesome, well it's official! At 7:00pm May 4th 2012 I put my order in for my first fixie. After many posts I'm certain I Made an awesome decision on getting a Kilo TT Pro in Sharkgrey! I CAN'T WAIT! What's Bikes Direct shipping speed like? Also, I've noticed that the track geo is kinda tight. what are my options on fenders? I live in Ohio and it's rainy season. This is gonna be my main bike now so I need splash protection, even though it will make such a beautiful bike look funky.

I think most people get theirs in about a week or so. Kilo Fender selection is limited. You prettly much have to go with SKS Race Blades and it's a fairly tight fight. Rear, you can go with whatever you want.

My old kilo with Race blades:


My new one has better clearance due to a different fork:


Congrats though, Shark Grey is an awesome color.

[DarkSeraphim]

Awesome bikes, if I wanted to change out my fork for a better clearance, what would be a good fork? Not that I'll be changing that sexy fork anytime soon.

[Jaytron]

Awesome bikes, if I wanted to change out my fork for a better clearance, what would be a good fork? Not that I'll be changing that sexy fork anytime soon.

I just grabbed one of the generic chrome forks from Retro-gression

[IvyCap]

Frame: Kilo TT
Fork: Kilo TT
Stem: Uno w/ 1" to 1 1/8" shim
Bars: Generic Pursuits
Grips: Generic Track Grips
Headset: Origin 8 1" Sealed
Front Wheel: Formula Hubs laced to Mavic CXP33
Front Tire: Continental Grand Prix 4000, 23C
Rear Wheel: Formula Hub laced to Mavic CXP33, Formula Cog and Lock Ring 16T
Rear Tire: Continental Ultra Race, 23C
Cranks: Truvativ Tuoro w/ Suntour 52T ring
Chain: TaYa 1/8"
Pedals: Suntour Track Pedals w. Origin 8 straps
Seatpost: SR Laprade 26.8
Saddle: Fizik Arione w/ detachable Saddle bag
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[Nagrom_]

The stem is a little funky, but it looks damn nice.

nice build.

[IvyCap]

The stem is a little funky, but it looks damn nice.

nice build.

I call it the ghetto nitto panther, becuase the jaguar was just too much

[bpr]

My new one has better clearance due to a different fork:

love this

[Scrodzilla]

I call it the ghetto nitto panther, becuase the jaguar was just too much

You wouldn't be able to use a Jaguar stem anyway - unless you have your fork threaded or buy a new one.

[FixieNewbie]

Is toe overlap pretty common on the kilos?

[Scrodzilla]

Yup. As with most "track" bikes.

[justfitme]

Hmm ... it is strange but i do not have it .. (at least to the point of a concern) I even tried to invoke.
It is 55cm and 9.5 shoe size.
And it is not like I do not know what it is - I'm still recovering from the ugly fall in front of all parents taking my daughter from school..It was Fuji Team road bike - champion in overlapping.

[jammincakes]

I was wondering, what have you guys heard/know about the Kilo Team lugged frameset? I went through the whole thread announcing the frameset from a while ago; any progress?

[Soo__Fuego]

I was wondering, what have you guys heard/know about the Kilo Team lugged frameset? I went through the whole thread announcing the frameset from a while ago; any progress?

http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ls&ProdID=1876

[jammincakes]

http://bikeisland.com/cgi-bin/BKTK_S...ls&ProdID=1876

I was asking about the product itself/a review. I know it's out already...

[Jeterfan3]

For everyone that rides a Kilo TT in 55cm, how big are you?

I'm looking for one, either 53 or 55, and right now im 5'10 with a 32.5 inch inseam. Which size do you think i should get? I really want the purple one, but right now they only have it in a 55

[Scrodzilla]

I'm 5'10" with a 33ish inseam and my 53cm Kilo was a little too small. I do have long arms though.

[Nagrom_]

For everyone that rides a Kilo TT in 55cm, how big are you?

I'm looking for one, either 53 or 55, and right now im 5'10 with a 32.5 inch inseam. Which size do you think i should get? I really want the purple one, but right now they only have it in a 55

6', 33.5"ish inseam.

[Jaytron]

For everyone that rides a Kilo TT in 55cm, how big are you?

I'm looking for one, either 53 or 55, and right now im 5'10 with a 32.5 inch inseam. Which size do you think i should get? I really want the purple one, but right now they only have it in a 55

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[Jeterfan3]

Also, does anyone know when BikesDirect will be receiving another shipment of Kilo's? I've seen that the Purple 53cm has been sold out for the past three or four weeks. I have tried emailing them and contacting them multiple times over facebook, but nothing has seemed to work. Thanks.

[highonpez]

I would explore some other options.