Mercier KILO WT: Fitment Question
04-18-20 | 07:05 PM
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Mercier KILO WT: Fitment Question
New to riding fixed just got the KILO WT 49cm (smallest size available) from bikesdirect.com. I am short with very short legs 5'4 with a 28" inseam.
Just loosely put this bike together and took some photos to ensure fitment. Am too spread out? Does the frame seem like it fits or too big? If so would I be better off with the KILO TT in 44cm?
Here is my fitment measurements below and the KILO WT geometry chart as well as some photos on and off the bike:
The Eddy Fit
Top Tube Length 52.8 - 53.2 Cm
Seat Tube Range CC 47.2 - 47.7 Cm
Seat Tube Range CT 48.7 - 49.2 Cm
Stem Length 8.6 - 9.2 Cm
BB Saddle Position 70.3 - 72.3 Cm
Saddle Handlebar 47.1 - 47.7 Cm
Saddle Setback 0.2 - 0.6 Cm
KILO WT: 49cm
Frame Size: 49cm
Inches / mm
ST (C-T): 19.3 / 490.0
TT (C-C): 20.7 / 526.5
TT (Effec.): 20.8 / 529.5
HT Angle: degrees 72.5°
HT Length: degrees 3.3 / 83.0
ST Angle: degrees 74.5°
BB Drop: 2.8 / 70.0
CS Length: 15.7 / 398.0
Wheel Base: 38.0 / 965.7
S.O. Height*: 29.5 / 748.5
Fork Length: 14.8 / 375.0
Any help would be gladly appreciated!
Just loosely put this bike together and took some photos to ensure fitment. Am too spread out? Does the frame seem like it fits or too big? If so would I be better off with the KILO TT in 44cm?
Here is my fitment measurements below and the KILO WT geometry chart as well as some photos on and off the bike:
The Eddy Fit
Top Tube Length 52.8 - 53.2 Cm
Seat Tube Range CC 47.2 - 47.7 Cm
Seat Tube Range CT 48.7 - 49.2 Cm
Stem Length 8.6 - 9.2 Cm
BB Saddle Position 70.3 - 72.3 Cm
Saddle Handlebar 47.1 - 47.7 Cm
Saddle Setback 0.2 - 0.6 Cm
KILO WT: 49cm
Frame Size: 49cm
Inches / mm
ST (C-T): 19.3 / 490.0
TT (C-C): 20.7 / 526.5
TT (Effec.): 20.8 / 529.5
HT Angle: degrees 72.5°
HT Length: degrees 3.3 / 83.0
ST Angle: degrees 74.5°
BB Drop: 2.8 / 70.0
CS Length: 15.7 / 398.0
Wheel Base: 38.0 / 965.7
S.O. Height*: 29.5 / 748.5
Fork Length: 14.8 / 375.0
Any help would be gladly appreciated!
04-20-20 | 09:42 AM
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Looks too small if anything. You should be more stretched out and hands lower IMO. Saddle is very possibly too low - photo may not reflect your pedaling knee bend because of your extreme heel drop. Larger size would seem preferable.
You're sure you want to ride fixed with clips and straps?
You're sure you want to ride fixed with clips and straps?
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04-20-20 | 09:51 AM
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Looks too small if anything. You should be more stretched out and hands lower IMO. Saddle is very possibly too low - photo may not reflect your pedaling knee bend because of your extreme heel drop. Larger size would seem preferable.
You're sure you want to ride fixed with clips and straps?
You're sure you want to ride fixed with clips and straps?
the clips and straps came with the bike. I haven’t been using them starting off. Any pros and cons to them?
04-20-20 | 10:20 AM
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If you are new to riding, or even just out of shape, some of the typically more aero and lower positions won't be comfortable. However as your body adjusts, you might find you like getting more stretched out. So keep checking that.
Big thing is as you ride more and more and your body changes and adapts to your riding, then you'll want to change things up on your fit any how. Might even want to change bikes in a year or two, so keep that in mind.
Consider what your goals are too. Match the bike to the riding you are going to do.
Big thing is as you ride more and more and your body changes and adapts to your riding, then you'll want to change things up on your fit any how. Might even want to change bikes in a year or two, so keep that in mind.
Consider what your goals are too. Match the bike to the riding you are going to do.
Last edited by Iride01; 04-20-20 at 10:24 AM.
04-20-20 | 10:40 AM
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thanks for the advice. I ended up setting the bars lower and am still adjusting the seat height and angle as I am riding it to find out the best combo. If you have any advice/links to images or videos on seat height let me know!
the clips and straps came with the bike. I haven’t been using them starting off. Any pros and cons to them?
the clips and straps came with the bike. I haven’t been using them starting off. Any pros and cons to them?
Riding fixed with straps seems very hipster. I'd take them off, but leaving the clips.
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