the-odb

Can somebody recommend me a good stem for my Kilo? (57 size frame)
Will be using Origin8 risers

BigMike

I'm using the VO stem, 90mm, 6 degree

Its great looking and very well priced at $35

https://www.velo-orange.com/vost625.html

d8168055

some updates to my bike.. (sorry for bad pics.. took them in a hurry)





FSA Energy Road Handlebar
FSA OS-150 stem
Bontrager red gel handlebar tape
Nashbar full carbon fork
Tektro R200A brake levers
Tektro R720 front brake
Selle Italia Turbo white saddle
Continental Ultra Sport 700x25c

cc700

black components, white paint, old school saddle, red and black cockpit....

i wonder where your inspiration came from??? lulz. too bad you didn't do an NJS front conversion.

d8168055

"NJS"... do you mean JDM??

cc700

that was the joke. njs is the governing sanctioning body of japanese track racing and it approves certain bicycle parts for use in competition... but it's a three letter abbreviation that to americans who don't really know much means 'japanese and somewhat special' just like japanese domestic market parts. the joke was that your car has a jdm front, your bike could follow suit with NJS parts.

d8168055

oo ic.. i guess im not to speed to the Japanese biking scene... next mod would be black 5-spoke wheels

Lilcphoto

Repost from "The new Post Your SS/FG Photos!"

My Newly recieved Kilo TT Stripper in RAW (though to me it looks like its painted grey...)

Had to wait all morning for UPS:

All of the packaging off (minus the pedals):

Put together quickly:


Then I had to take it out for a spin, get the tires pumped up, the brakes checked, and everything sorted out:

Thought I would pick up some fenders (seeing as I do live in PDX):


And then of course some nice artistic shots, as I am a photographer:





And I also do small custom vinyl jobs:


First day, pretty much first single speed, and definitely a lot of plans for my new Kilo[/QUOTE]

xkillemallx16

bar angle.

not your fault at all, but cut the steerer tube. bd always ships em out like that...

Lilcphoto

I am definitely switching those handle bars out for a nice set of bullhorns, and I figured I would replace the stem at the same time. Perhaps I will flop'n'chop those ones for now, but my brother said he might have something lying around for me. I'm definitely fixing it soon.

the-odb

My new matte black Kilo, pure stock right here. I will definitely be upgrading parts soon...


My patience was put to the test with bikesdirect restocking these, I am happy with the look of this bike. Now just waiting for my black risers!

Squirrelli

Your front wheel is installed in the wrong direction, well, more like the tire but the tire is pre-assembled.

the-odb

Great attention to detail, I did that intentionally fool

cc700

non drive side for the loss.

also, the flat black looks awesome.

the raw would look awesome if it had all black components. it looks like that masi especialle ltd.

i am remembering how much i hate the *look* of the stock kilo components on the otherwise sexy as hell frame.

also, i'm a photographer too. if i take a picture of my contact information, is that not considered vending?

Squirrelli

Indeed it is, but no one reported it.

cc700

Danzaxbonanza

Would you be able to tell me the size of the frame and what fenders those are? I'm moving to Seattle and I will desperately need a nice set of fenders.

adriano 

it doesnt rain that much during the summer.

cc700

it's only rained once this month and that was hardly what i'd call rain.

adriano 

the traffic is that you need to watch out for.

ichitz

looks like a 50cm with raceblades.

K. Legaspi

Slips or Real SW388s?

Leukybear 

Hmmm there seems to be a new stock saddle for the kilo.... improvement from the previous?

ichitz

ugh happypills, ur sig!!! it fooled me twice today.

popcorn

The front tire on my brand new Chrome Kilo blew out literally on my first ride. I've never blown a tire out in my entire life. Not only did the tube blow, my tire tore. Granted it probably had something to do with braking too hard without a good feel of how nimble my new bike was, but do you think it's worth writing the manufacturer? My LBS recommended this when I got the tire replaced, which btw means I now have an ugly tire that doesn't match. My life sucks.