IRO Mark V stock components?
06-19-10, 12:24 PM
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IRO Mark V stock components?
https://www.irocycle.com/markvsingles...heelset-1.aspx
Saw that bike, thought it to be a pretty good deal. Is the $100 difference from the Kilo TT justifiable for the difference in quality? I was thinking about getting the fixed version of the Mark V, but being that I already have a cog/lockring lying around I thought it would be more economic to get the single speed, since it already comes with brakes and a freewheel, and I could just throw on the cog myself later.
How are the stock components on it? Are the pedals ride-able and provide enough holding to skid? Which stem is better, the 110mm or the 100mm?
Overall, is the bike worth the $450?
Saw that bike, thought it to be a pretty good deal. Is the $100 difference from the Kilo TT justifiable for the difference in quality? I was thinking about getting the fixed version of the Mark V, but being that I already have a cog/lockring lying around I thought it would be more economic to get the single speed, since it already comes with brakes and a freewheel, and I could just throw on the cog myself later.
How are the stock components on it? Are the pedals ride-able and provide enough holding to skid? Which stem is better, the 110mm or the 100mm?
Overall, is the bike worth the $450?
06-19-10, 02:48 PM
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Theres no such thing as a stem with 10mm difference being better then the other, its depending on how long your torso is whatever one fits better. I would say the mark v has better stock componets than the kilo though.I'm not sure if its the same between the mark v and kilo tt pro though.
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I am pretty sure the IRO bikes don't come with pedals. However, we have had 2 IRO bikes here, and have been impressed with the stock components.
EDIT - It DOES come with pedals!!
EDIT - It DOES come with pedals!!
Last edited by spaceballs; 06-19-10 at 04:49 PM. Reason: correction
06-19-10, 03:56 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
From the IRO site:
INCLUDES:
IRO Mark V Frameset
IRO Crankset
IRO Freewheel Cog
IRO Bottom Bracket
Chain
FSA 1 1/8" Black Headset
IRO Drop Handlebar
IRO Front & Rear Brakeset
IRO Stem
IRO Seatpost
Generic Pedals
Handlebar Tape
700 x 23c Tires
Standard Wheelset.
INCLUDES:
IRO Mark V Frameset
IRO Crankset
IRO Freewheel Cog
IRO Bottom Bracket
Chain
FSA 1 1/8" Black Headset
IRO Drop Handlebar
IRO Front & Rear Brakeset
IRO Stem
IRO Seatpost
Generic Pedals
Handlebar Tape
700 x 23c Tires
Standard Wheelset.
06-19-10, 04:07 PM
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Get the IRO. $399 is a steal for the MUCH better wheelset (iro wheels are real nice, kilo not so much), and better quality chro-mo. The only thing the mercier has on the iro is a more trackish geometry, instead of being more relaxed and road like, whic may be a big factor for you.
06-19-10, 07:57 PM
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Whoops, missed that on the website. What about the single speed for the extra $50? Worth it for the brakes and freewheel? Already got a cog lying around..
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