Circa85

and spicer

yumna2

looking to buy a headset for the kilo, would anyone happen to know the crown size? 26.4 or 27?thanks a lot!

mavimao

26.4 I believe.

streetlamp

seatpost collar size anyone?
Thanks

m4bandit

I can't go through the entire thread, it's just too long.

Anyone in the 5'4" department have any problems with a 50cm? How's the fit? Or does it even fit at all? Never hovered over a Kilo TT in person so I wouldn't know anything about it as far as standover. My geared road bike is a 49cm but I've been drooling over a Kilo TT for a while now and I'm hoping it'll be a decent match.

muzzymuz

I'm 5'5" with an inseam around 30 (maybe a little less) and with both feet on the ground, I'm pretty much sitting on the top tube. This doesnt matter since I almost always have at least one foot on a pedal. the toptube lenght works for me with a 90mm stem

nuvo

I'm 5'4" with a 28" inseam and I bought a used 50cm Kilo TT frame a year ago--even though I knew it would be a little too big for me--since I was getting such a good deal on it. My bits definitely graze the top tube when I'm standing over the bike, but with a 90mm stem or shorter it's been fine. When it came down to it, I didn't like my options for 49cm budget track frames and is 1cm really going to matter all that much? I've been happy with the Kilo thus far, but when it comes time to investing in a nicer, more expensive frame, I think I'll want to get professionally fitted first, and maybe find one with a slightly shorter top tube. Toe overlap is probably your biggest concern with this small frame.

p.e.t.e.r.a

Quick beginner's question. I'm looking at some gearing changes and want to know if the Kilo is 130 BCD or 144 BCD? Thanks. Also, I was recommended by my LBS to consider 42/17 or 42/16 because of the hills around my area. Anyone have experience/opinions/suggestions on that gearing as well?

scrub

42/16 should be fine unless it is super hilly plus it means you only have to buy the ring (salsa makes good cheap 42t rings). 130bcd is the ring you're looking for.

Robotronik

Here are some pictures of my entirely stock Kilo TT.



Check out that bandanna. Hey look at my bandanna. Hey lookit.

I think I will be getting a 17t cog fer the back and a front brake soon.

yumna2

just wondering if anyone ever re-radial lace the stock front wheel of a kilo? thinking about doing as wheel building practice just wondering if anyone else has tried

804RVA

I have heard that it is not a good idea to relace a wheel differently then it was originally laced, then again I have never built a wheel so I am not an expert.

K_phomma

No, most of the spokes aren't the same size...

I think.

FazeOne

A recent paint job (rattle) on my merc. Its already starting to get scratched up through many layers of clear.

TehK

VERY SEXY! One of the best I've seen yet!

bonechilling

Well, it wouldn't be re-radial lacing it, since it's not presently radially laced. Anyway, this won't work because of the differing spoke lengths, and isn't advisable because a hub that's been laced in one fashion, should not be laced in a different fashion. The spokes have worn a groove into the hub, and new grooves can cause the hub to fail.

yumna2

okay thanks! and i just wanted to double check again about the fork crown size, i checked back on this thread and there was a dispute about the sizing being either 26.4 or 27 and that was unclear also. i know mavimao said it should be 26.4 but i just wanted to double check because i have a 27 head set and i need to return it just incase its wrong. thanks again

stewardmike03

HS is 26.4. You CAN relace the wheel in an alternate pattern...in fact, SOMETIMES you SHOULD re-lace differently if the hub HAS worn grooves. I'm sure others will argue. If you are going to run a brake then I suggest you NOT radial lace though...

delicious

looks great. what tires are you running?

dddave

that white bike needs an all-black wheelset.

m4bandit

I think that would look pretty hot too but the natural gum look has a classical appeal to it. I like it. The saddle can go though.

bionnaki

I am 5'10" and with an inseam of 30 inches. I have longer arms and shorter legs. what size kilo would be the best fit?

thanks.

m4bandit

Your inseam is just 30 inches? That's one long ass torso. You should ride a 50cm but a size up might compensate for your long torso with a longer top tube. Someone else can chime in better about that though.

FazeOne

they are some horrible $10 cst's i got a my lbs. Im looking for a better tire with a gumwall

stewardmike03

Gommitalia tires ride like Tubulars in clincher form...Sweet tires. Calypso I believe is the model.