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I probably already know the answer
But being that I'm in the market for a new bike I'm torn.
I know the generic answer is usually kilo tt (or pro if its even worth the upgrade) but how does it stack compared to the langster? I like the langster but at the same time since a kilo is so much cheaper than the langster (even on sale) is the carbon fork reallyt worth the extra money? Or should I just go ahead and buy the kilo and then upgrade as needed with the extra money?
Edit: Does the kilo tt (or pro) have 2 water bottle mounts or jsut the one?
I know the generic answer is usually kilo tt (or pro if its even worth the upgrade) but how does it stack compared to the langster? I like the langster but at the same time since a kilo is so much cheaper than the langster (even on sale) is the carbon fork reallyt worth the extra money? Or should I just go ahead and buy the kilo and then upgrade as needed with the extra money?
Edit: Does the kilo tt (or pro) have 2 water bottle mounts or jsut the one?
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What type of riding do you plan on doing with this bike ? The Kilo TT has track geo and would be a good choice if you plan on riding / racing at the Superdrome with it's steep banking. The aluminum Langster is a great road bike with slack geo and a low bottom bracket, but would be a poor choice for the track. The Langster is a better quality bike than the Kilo TT, which is why it costs more; that's usually the way things work.
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What type of riding do you plan on doing with this bike ? The Kilo TT has track geo and would be a good choice if you plan on riding / racing at the Superdrome with it's steep banking. The aluminum Langster is a great road bike with slack geo and a low bottom bracket, but would be a poor choice for the track. The Langster is a better quality bike than the Kilo TT, which is why it costs more; that's usually the way things work.
This purchase is going to be mostly for fitness/commuting in combo with my trek 1000
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Well, the Langster is a good choice as a street machine. It's set up as a single speed (freewheel), not fixed gear, although I believe it can be converted to fixed. Stock gearing is 42 x 16, which is an easy 69 gear inches with 700 x 23c tires. It comes with 2 water bottle mounts, whereas the Kilo only has one or none. I agree that you should first use one of the GT rental bikes before buying a dedicated track bike, and I'd look for a used one for sale on the TXBRA forum classified when you decide to buy one.
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Well, the Langster is a good choice as a street machine. It's set up as a single speed (freewheel), not fixed gear, although I believe it can be converted to fixed. Stock gearing is 42 x 16, which is an easy 69 gear inches with 700 x 23c tires. It comes with 2 water bottle mounts, whereas the Kilo only has one or none. I agree that you should first use one of the GT rental bikes before buying a dedicated track bike, and I'd look for a used one for sale on the TXBRA forum classified when you decide to buy one.
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My friend's Kilo TT Pro has holes for 1 bottle holder, mine had none.
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Problem is the lightning is a bit more than I want to spend at the moment. The classic would be the most I'd really want to go and even then that is pushing it since I can't get a test ride on it first
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Oh I see your point; what's your price range by the way? It is crucial that you disclose that so we can recommend you things... it stems to the kilo tt answer trend here.
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I don't mind purchasing online Id just like to have something that uses a similar frame/material that I could go get a feel for.
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Nobody bought them, they melted them all down in the end to make the FTP's sold at nashbar.
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One last question, if I do go with the Masi what would be a good affordable wheelset to get thats thinner? stock it comes with 32s and that seems like a lot of rolling resistance (least if I read the specs right) I was thinking maybe some 28s or 25s even?
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More important is tire quality and design. Large low pressure hybrid tires often exhibit high rolling resistance, whereas higher quality / pressure slicks offer about the same rolling resistance as much narrower tires. The only real difference is weight, which you only notice on a overall lightweight bike with light wheels.
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