Kilo TT vs Kilo TT pro?
10-25-08, 11:47 PM
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Kilo TT vs Kilo TT pro?
Lookin to pick up my first SS/FG bike. Will mostly use it for <20mile round trip daily commutes to school. I want something simple, reliable, and affordable. I don't really want to upgrade very much (at least not right away). Seems a lot of people like these Kilo bikes on here. Is the pro the way to go?
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10-25-08, 11:56 PM
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If you didn't either search here, or look at the bikesdirect site, I'll copy this for good measure.
PRO Upgrades from the regular Kilo TT:
Pro-grade Forged Aluminum Sugino Track crankset (130 BCD)
Custom Alex SUB 30mm V-Aero section wheelset
Precision Sealed Bearing Hi-flange Hubs
Tektro RL570 cross top lever + R350 front brake - Valued at $40
Custom paint colors
KMC Gold edition chain
Fast rolling Kenda Koncept Lite Kevlar bead tires
Decide if that stuff (plus the colors) are worth the extra $130 to you.
PRO Upgrades from the regular Kilo TT:
Pro-grade Forged Aluminum Sugino Track crankset (130 BCD)
Custom Alex SUB 30mm V-Aero section wheelset
Precision Sealed Bearing Hi-flange Hubs
Tektro RL570 cross top lever + R350 front brake - Valued at $40
Custom paint colors
KMC Gold edition chain
Fast rolling Kenda Koncept Lite Kevlar bead tires
Decide if that stuff (plus the colors) are worth the extra $130 to you.
10-26-08, 02:42 AM
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go to your local bike shop (referred to as LBS on the forums) and find a nice used road bike. don't be a band-wagon *****, and eat **** into a car because you spun out coming down your first hill.
10-26-08, 06:45 AM
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isn't a kilo an entry level bike as it is?
10-26-08, 06:50 AM
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And wtf about band-wagon? There's nothing band-wagon about a $300 bike
10-26-08, 10:37 AM
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I went with the pro (see my 5 day review). For $130 ($180 less brake add cost) I get enough of an upgrade in parts that I don't have to worry about replacing due to breakage.
