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Old 04-12-18 | 12:22 PM
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The Kilo WT has been available for a long time and has not changed since its initial release. Since the release of the Kilo WT the whole gravel/adventure genre has developed, and there is now a multitude of available do-it-all bikes that are better suited for wide tires, riding in a diversity of terrains and conditions, and for hauling light loads.

The Kilo WT seems to have been left behind. Its frame angles are very 'trackish'....oddly steep and the short head tube combined with longish top tube and drop handlebars are not really suited to anything other than riding unencumbered on smooth pavement. For smaller sizes, the frame geometry combined with fat tires may result in extensive toe overlap. The dual pull brakes that come on the Kilo WT are less suitable to wide tires compared to disks or cantis, which virtually all other bikes with similar tire capabilities are equipped.

I like the look of the Kilo TT, and part-for-part, its a quality bike for the price. But, it just seems like it belongs on the Isle of Misfit Toys. I would explore other options
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