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Old 05-15-09, 10:25 AM
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any pics / sketches / anything of that grass racer proto? That sounds cool!
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What are the 5 new colors for the Kilo? Bringing the green back?
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Originally Posted by idiq
Polished Aluminum would be much better IMO.

Also, you say a 'true track bike' but want it drilled for a brake? What's the geometry? Specifically, the head-tube angle? Sorry if I'm not up to date. And what does full dura-ace entail? Cranks, wheels, post, cog?

Here is what we are looking at on TRACK TEAM
HT ANGLES 74 TO 75 DEPENDING ON SIZE BIKE
DURA ACE CRANK AND COG
VUELTA TRACK TEAM WHEELS - HAND BUILT WITH PRECISION BEARING [TOP GRADE]
DEDA POST, BARS, STEAM
SADDLE - SAN MARCO
TIRES - VICTORIA
VERY NICE AL AERO TRACK FRAME & CF FORK

about $799 delivered

I think it should be a great bike for that price

I am thinking solid White
other thoughts?
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would you be able to get it under 700 with cheaper wheels tires handlebars and saddle?
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Originally Posted by Attic2zoo
Is the grape soda similar to purple on the site or will it be different?
Also do you have sample pictures for the blue metal currently posted on your site for the mercier?
And lastly when can we expect these kilos

Blue and Black just came in
and are almost sold out already

More Black, plus Grape Soda [purple], plus Orange Crush, plus new Glitter Gold should land in 3 or 4 weeks

Blue Metallic is just fantastic - saw it first time today
will post picture soon

I will have to reorder at once

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coming soon - in small sizes, 2 different Pinks, KeyLimePie, SkyBlue, CreamcicleOrange
as many are starting to ask for these colors in 44, 47, 50, 53 sizes

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Stripper coming in Metallic and Glitter colors PLUS raw - frame clear coated
this is a Kilo TT without decals [except Reynolds] - plus has gold chain and gold cages on MKS style track pedals and specail seat with KiloTT logo on side of seat
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Originally Posted by Cy Trivialities
would you be able to get it under 700 with cheaper wheels tires handlebars and saddle?
Not really
but maybe

however, these wheels will be a big plus; they are light, stiff, smooth, and durable -- some of the nicer track racing wheels you will ever see

But I may get frameset only also
for those that want a different build
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Originally Posted by bikesdirect_com
Here is what we are looking at on TRACK TEAM
HT ANGLES 74 TO 75 DEPENDING ON SIZE BIKE
DURA ACE CRANK AND COG
VUELTA TRACK TEAM WHEELS - HAND BUILT WITH PRECISION BEARING [TOP GRADE]
DEDA POST, BARS, STEAM
SADDLE - SAN MARCO
TIRES - VICTORIA
VERY NICE AL AERO TRACK FRAME & CF FORK

about $799 delivered

I think it should be a great bike for that price

I am thinking solid White
other thoughts?
Damn, exactly what I want! Looks like I'll have to get the money together for this bike! As for solid white, I hope that the fork would still be black. I'd also be down for something in a matte black like Leader has for their frames. Put me down for a 54/55!
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Originally Posted by kylen721
you going to have blue kilo pictures up soon? wouldn't mind seeing it before mine gets to my door.





This is New Glitter Blue {very metallic in Sun}
I also have Glitter Gold coming


Can get Glitter Silver, Glitter Red, Glitter Green, Glitter Purple, Glitter Orange, Glitter Burgandy
what do you think - interested in this type Metallics?
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Looks great. Im glad i went with blue, and i cant wait to see it in person.
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will you have the blue frames on Bikeisland?
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i'd be down for a track team frameset including the crank.
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I want the Track Team! I hope they come in earlier so I have more time to ride it before Fall in Chicago.
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Originally Posted by chase.
will you have the blue frames on Bikeisland?

Frames on the way to bikeisland include Cream, White, Black, Green, and Grape. {by the way, last run Cream and White sold like crazy}

At the time I ordered the frames, I had no idea how nice the Glitter is
next round I will add Glitter Blue

Other colors that anyone can suggest?? Do any of Glitter Red, Glitter Red, Glitter Silver, Glitter Gold, Glitter Green or Glitter Burgandy sound interesting?

It takes us 4 months to get more frames - but I want to add more colors for sure
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Originally Posted by tgscordv6
I want the Track Team! I hope they come in earlier so I have more time to ride it before Fall in Chicago.

ME TOO!
I am pushing hard for 120 day arrive - but it maybe 150 days; DuraAce Track stuff is low production and long lead time
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Grape Soda, will that be kilto TT complete or frame set?
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Originally Posted by bikesdirect_com




This is New Glitter Blue {very metallic in Sun}
I also have Glitter Gold coming


Can get Glitter Silver, Glitter Red, Glitter Green, Glitter Purple, Glitter Orange, Glitter Burgandy
what do you think - interested in this type Metallics?
You say this is the new Glitter Blue. Is this the same as the "BlueMetal" model available to order on the website?
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Originally Posted by stra24
You say this is the new Glitter Blue. Is this the same as the "BlueMetal" model available to order on the website?
yes the blue metal on the website is this glitter blue pictured. If my word is not enough it looks like I will have picture proof on monday!
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i've been looking for internal hubs... any plans on selling internal hub wheelsets on bikeisland or something?

dunno how well it would totally fly, but the fantom cross uno built up with fat but quick tires (like vittoria randos) on a 3 speed internal hub and tektro r200a brake hoods would be awesome. I could use a 3 speed or other internal gear wheelset for my tired 10speed raleigh
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Originally Posted by LupinIII
i've been looking for internal hubs... any plans on selling internal hub wheelsets on bikeisland or something?

dunno how well it would totally fly, but the fantom cross uno built up with fat but quick tires (like vittoria randos) on a 3 speed internal hub and tektro r200a brake hoods would be awesome. I could use a 3 speed or other internal gear wheelset for my tired 10speed raleigh
Throw some knobby tires on and that sounds like my absolute perfect winter bike
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I have a man-crush on BD.

No lie.

Kilo WT(F) - Want.

S3X - Want.

Uno w/ 8speed IGH - Want.
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Originally Posted by HandsomeRyan
I have a man-crush on BD.

No lie.

Kilo WT(F) - Want.

S3X - Want.

Uno w/ 8speed IGH - Want.
you have a nexus 7 wheelset, right?
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Originally Posted by stra24
You say this is the new Glitter Blue. Is this the same as the "BlueMetal" model available to order on the website?
Yes
I call it Glitter Blue as that is the name used by the paint company
and our web guy called it BlueMetal

same color
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Originally Posted by LupinIII
i've been looking for internal hubs... any plans on selling internal hub wheelsets on bikeisland or something?

dunno how well it would totally fly, but the fantom cross uno built up with fat but quick tires (like vittoria randos) on a 3 speed internal hub and tektro r200a brake hoods would be awesome. I could use a 3 speed or other internal gear wheelset for my tired 10speed raleigh
I like internal hubs
we are going to bring the S3X on a wheelset

Plus I am riding this prototype 8-speed commuter myself
and may bring wheels from it


Have my two teenage kids riding these commuter prototypes with 3-speed
and may bring wheels from these



So in general I am planning to increase our internal hub offerings a lot
3, 5, 7, and 8

BTW - I love the 8-speed performancce on my Cafe Express 8
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Originally Posted by HybridPilot
i'd be down for a track team frameset including the crank.
Same here. Seat, Saddle, Bars, Stem, and possibly even the wheelset will get tossed onto ebay or a junk frame.
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Motobecane tandem.....with gears. That is what the world needs right now.
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