Originally Posted by
Lodie187
Hey whats up everyone, im planning to upgrade or switch my current frameset (Mercier Kilo TT Pro) To a more trackish type. Don't get me wrong, i love my mericier but i want the feel to be more aerodynamic. Ive been planning to get this TrapB track frame set which is very similiar to the leader, unknown, felt tk, fuji TP, style. This will be used as my daily ridden bike. I have another bike at home which is used strictly for track racing. My current setup for my daily ridden is: Mericier kilo tt pro w/ cane creek headset, stock bb, dimensions 90 degree stem, kalin seatpost, origin 8 pro saddle, 46t pake crankset, integral pedals w/ wellgo straps, and Purple b43 wheelset with 17t cog. As you can see its a pretty relaxed bike which i want to make more aerodynamic. Im planning to get this frameset
http://www.ebay.com/itm/TRAPB-track-...ht_1576wt_1037
Now i know what you all are gunna say, i know its from ebay, i know its being shipped from china, but if you read closely, its made in taiwan and like most track frames today(except high end ones) they are made IN taiwan and the only difference is the tubing that they use.
Originally Posted by
Lodie187
Thanks for the quick replies everyone! Weight isnt the issue with me since this bike will be beaten around and thrown around. As i believe this frameset is actually BETTER than the visp slightly because of its 6061T6 Tubing?
Originally Posted by
Lodie187
Well the forks no problem with me, Im planning to replace it anyways with a better quality one.
It sounds like you've already decided to buy this frame and you just want us to say that "you did good."
Why buy it if you plan to upgrade the fork immediately? Why not buy what you want from the beginning?
Also, if it's a beater bike, why not save your money and use your current Kilo TT as a beater? This frame is probably a downgrade from the Kilo TT. And you are paying for the privilege of downgrading. Plus the cost of the new fork and labor for headset/BB (assuming you don't have the tools).
Save your money. Scratch that itch for something new in another way.