Mercier Kilo TT Pictures
10-10-07, 10:32 AM
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10-10-07, 10:34 AM
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i just ordered mine as well. first ss and first bike build ever (though this is probably closer to building ikea furniture than a true bike build)
I figure I can build it well enough to make it to the bike shop alive, but what do you guys recommend for tools? i have no tools, so i'd preferably like to limit my purchase to some sort of multi-tool that could do everything for me (not sure if this exists) still not sure if i need grease, but will any type work?
thanks for putting up with me, i've read through this whole thread and it convinced me that this was the bike for me. thanks for all the great info you've already provided.
I figure I can build it well enough to make it to the bike shop alive, but what do you guys recommend for tools? i have no tools, so i'd preferably like to limit my purchase to some sort of multi-tool that could do everything for me (not sure if this exists) still not sure if i need grease, but will any type work?
thanks for putting up with me, i've read through this whole thread and it convinced me that this was the bike for me. thanks for all the great info you've already provided.
patiently waiting for my bike to get here and i'm completely new to the scene. it's scheduled for delivery on the 15th but i see it's already in the state.. hmm..
another newb question.. i was planning on running fixed, but if i wanted to run ss, what freewheel would i need? how does it install?
also apologizes for the newbie questions.
10-10-07, 10:53 AM
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10-10-07, 10:55 AM
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10-10-07, 11:02 AM
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How are you guys stripping the paint?
EDIT:: Haha, beat me to it.
EDIT:: Haha, beat me to it.
10-10-07, 11:04 AM
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Thanks guys that makes me happy
edit:
I just used paint stripper(dont know the brand) , I got the stripper on my skin ,and it hurt real good.
brushed the frame until the paint flaked off.
Washed it well with soap and water after that.
I tied it up in my garage through the rear brake eyelet and head tube.
I used a few(3?) coats of primer. Sanded with steel wool in between primer coats.
I used maybe 3 coats of Rustoleum Enamel paint, and after that I used 3 coats of Rusto Clear coat
I would recommend reading this thread
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/345507-f-i-havehow-spray-paint-my-frame-if-i-have-no-where-hang-up.html
edit:
I just used paint stripper(dont know the brand) , I got the stripper on my skin ,and it hurt real good.
brushed the frame until the paint flaked off.
Washed it well with soap and water after that.
I tied it up in my garage through the rear brake eyelet and head tube.
I used a few(3?) coats of primer. Sanded with steel wool in between primer coats.
I used maybe 3 coats of Rustoleum Enamel paint, and after that I used 3 coats of Rusto Clear coat
I would recommend reading this thread
https://www.bikeforums.net/singlespeed-fixed-gear/345507-f-i-havehow-spray-paint-my-frame-if-i-have-no-where-hang-up.html
Last edited by jgarcia186; 10-10-07 at 11:18 AM.
10-10-07, 11:47 AM
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Thanks guys that makes me happy
edit:
I just used paint stripper(dont know the brand) , I got the stripper on my skin ,and it hurt real good.
brushed the frame until the paint flaked off.
Washed it well with soap and water after that.
I tied it up in my garage through the rear brake eyelet and head tube.
I used a few(3?) coats of primer. Sanded with steel wool in between primer coats.
I used maybe 3 coats of Rustoleum Enamel paint, and after that I used 3 coats of Rusto Clear coat
edit:
I just used paint stripper(dont know the brand) , I got the stripper on my skin ,and it hurt real good.
brushed the frame until the paint flaked off.
Washed it well with soap and water after that.
I tied it up in my garage through the rear brake eyelet and head tube.
I used a few(3?) coats of primer. Sanded with steel wool in between primer coats.
I used maybe 3 coats of Rustoleum Enamel paint, and after that I used 3 coats of Rusto Clear coat
10-10-07, 11:51 AM
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I'd choose powdercoating. More durable than spray. I just didnt have the money.
10-10-07, 01:38 PM
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I'm stuck at work and need to order a BB tool. What is the tool needed for the BB on the Mercier?
Thanks!
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10-10-07, 01:43 PM
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I went to UPS to pick up my Kilo and when they brought out the box, it had a big hole in the box where the front wheel was. I took everything out and inspected it. The front wheel needs some truing, but everything else was fine.
It would be nice if bd packed these things better. So when you get yours, check it over before signing.
It would be nice if bd packed these things better. So when you get yours, check it over before signing.
10-10-07, 01:45 PM
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BB Tool - I could be wrong, but wouldn't the Park BBT-22 do the job?
10-10-07, 02:16 PM
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Great job jgarcia.. really like the look.
My box also arrived with a hole in it, but nothing was damaged so I didn't care.
I must be one of the few that doesn't mind Mercier's logo.. I don't love it on the fork but on the downtube it looks good to me. I like it more on the green Kilos than I do on the black though.
My box also arrived with a hole in it, but nothing was damaged so I didn't care.
I must be one of the few that doesn't mind Mercier's logo.. I don't love it on the fork but on the downtube it looks good to me. I like it more on the green Kilos than I do on the black though.
10-10-07, 02:40 PM
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is there any toe overlap on the 57cm frame? I know the smaller sizes have it was wondering if the larger sizes have it has well.
10-10-07, 02:52 PM
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yes I wear 11.5 us shoes and it has about 3-4mm overlap enough to buck you off the bike if you don't know how to ride
10-10-07, 03:39 PM
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i got a 60 and i wear a 12 and there's no overlap, thank god.
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i was thinking on getting the 57 and use my 170mm cranks. I would be also be using soma lg/xlg double gate clips
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my friend used his non park tool kit. couldnt tell you. sorry.
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another question really quick - i assembled my bike without any grease - yikes - everything looks like its working fine - should i buy some grease and what should i be greasing - i just followed the you tube video that bikes direct had
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