Kilo TT - frame too large
 

Hello SS/FG forum -
Been lurking for a bit, usually post in Road Cycling forum.

Apologies if this is the wrong posting protocol.
Classic Vintage has the Frame Pass Around Thread, and SSFG has the Trade only thread.

I bought this Kilo TT several years ago and initially enjoyed it as my fitness bike, doing 16 mi. loops in FG. Big Fun.
I now ride 16/18/24/30 mile loops on my multi speed Allez for fitness, and enjoy that as well.

I bought the Kilo before I understood frame sizing, and the bikesdirect webpage wasn't what I'd call crystal clear.

The bike is still in excellent shape, but I'd like to ask your advice on obtaining a frame closer to a conventional 56/57/58cm fit.
I'm 73"tall, 34" cycling inseam, with average legs to torso proportions.

Ideally, I could locate/trade for the correct sized Kilo TT frame and transfer all the current parts to it.

Thanks.



https://cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...2edff32d82.jpg

Kilo TT raw, large frame

https://cimg7.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...3b9e63a10b.jpg

Rough frame dimensions

What's up with the rough dimensions paper, is there a reason you don't just go off the geometry chart? Kilo TT Geometry

Thanks for the link.
Looks like I have the "60cm" frame.

Was the point of your posts to determine the size of your frameset, or to trade for a replacement in the right size? Sorry to burst your bubble but its bound to be much easier to sell your old frame than finding a trading partner who needs the size you have, and who has the size you want.

So if you are really stuck on having a Kilo - IMHO your best bet is to go to Bike Island. They have several of the differently finished models of that frame there ranging from $190 - $225. Then you can get on with swapping the bits and enjoying riding...

Have fun and good luck...

I'd try a shorter stem. The one in the picture looks like it's 120mm. Maybe try a 100mm. It only costs about $20.

Thanks , Sam & Tyrion.

A shorter stem would possibly be a good short term fix.

Longer term, I'd like to reduce the stand over height.
So, yeah, I'm frame shopping.

Looking at the picture, I wouldn't have guessed you had a problem with standover height, given the amount of exposed seatpost.

I think if you do go to a smaller frame, you might have a problem getting the bars as high as you'd like since you have a fair amount of spacers in there now.

I'd bet a dollar the saddle is too high. But yeah, IAmSam is right -- find a tall person to sell it to and buy one in your size.

Currently 32" from crank spindle to top of saddle.
According to Lemond's ".883 x inseam" it should be 30".

Once the roads here clear a bit I'll give that a try.
Owe you a dollar.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...60f1d586fd.gif
standover doesn't matter...until you fudge the dismount