yes

what size bars can the stock stem accommodate?

25.48ish

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kilo tt frame
phils
deep vs

turbo saddle was NOS. i eat **** a lot, so it's got some nice scuffs in it. and blue dye from my jeans :lol:

what kind of stem is that

salsa.

it's alright, i'd prefer threadless though :(

Went through the thread, but didn't see an answer to this question: will the bike take a set of full fenders?

probably not, there's not much clearance

Nice Impreza. ;) Oh yeah, nice bike too! :D

<---[Fellow Subie owner]

eletrical taped the logos, switched the wheelset from my conversion, and thats about it

anyone know what is the biggest size tire i can fit on stock rims? This is my first road bike and i'd like to be a little more comfortable.

I just installed Panaracer T-SERV Messengers in 700x28C and they fit without issue. Looks like there is room to bigger but I'm no expert. Click on the picture for more pictures showing the clearances. Hope that helps.

yes. plenty of space for full fenders and 23's
you'll get massive toe overlap though

thanks dude, i will probably be moving up to that size also

NICE. Thanks for the info! Is anyone here running that setup?

So hows the toe overlap? Is it something a newbie could get use to, like to a point I can weave outa traffic without me eating it?

Just ride faster so you don't have to turn your wheel as much.

Just kidding. Overlap is something that takes practice getting used to, but when you're used to it, you're used to it.

I got a couple action shots (FINALLY...after having the bike for 7 damn months)

damn i look like a dork haha. and my bag flap was open :o

http://a664.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...97a74a01e7.jpg

The Mercier Kilo TT is the new Pista. Bikesdirect.com is minting money on these things.

yea its kinda crazy i got mine in jan and now i'm seeing htem all over. and no one is swapping any of the parts...which is kinda sad

It's sad that people are enjoying a stock bike with decent components?

if you call bearings that last for 3 months of heavy/regular riding "decent", then what do you call BAD?

also, the clips are horrible. they're made of plastic and are easily mashed. the straps don't stay tightened. the reflectors on the pedals bend if step on an upside down pedal with much pressure

the seat is uncomfortable, the bars feel horrible.

the frame is ****ing awesome. everything else needs to be replaced

Dude, it's a $350 bike.

You know what entry level road bikes cost?

Paying $350 for such a frame seems very expensive when I can get an IRO frame for cheaper...

the IRO frame isn't as tight

and blickblocks, where did you see me complaining? I own the damn bike for crying out loud...

i was just replying to a post.