Mercier Kilo TT: upgrade suggestion
05-09-08, 09:47 AM
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Mercier Kilo TT: upgrade suggestion
Ok i recently recieved my Kilo and i would like to modify it, I would not mind getting some suggestions from others who have customized there Kilo, what changes, parts do you recommend, would also love to see some photos if you have of your upgrades.
05-09-08, 10:21 AM
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Hi coolcras7, I'm going to move this to the SS/FG forum...
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The first suggestions for upgrades on any new bike are the parts your body touches: saddle, pedals, and handlebars. Figuring out what works best for you is largely a question of trial and error though, so I would try to borrow or get stuff cheap until you know what you want/what works best for your body.
Assuming you won't be using this bike exclusively on the track, I'd also get a front brake and brake lever if I were you.
Hit a search for Kilott and you will see hundreds.
05-09-08, 11:09 AM
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thanks for the advise, had a problem when i tried to install new breaks was told that the kilo fork was weird, anyone else have an issue installing breaks on ther kilo tt
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Hi Coolcras. Welcome.
The first suggestions for upgrades on any new bike are the parts your body touches: saddle, pedals, and handlebars. Figuring out what works best for you is largely a question of trial and error though, so I would try to borrow or get stuff cheap until you know what you want/what works best for your body.
Hit a search for Kilott and you will see hundreds.
The first suggestions for upgrades on any new bike are the parts your body touches: saddle, pedals, and handlebars. Figuring out what works best for you is largely a question of trial and error though, so I would try to borrow or get stuff cheap until you know what you want/what works best for your body.
Hit a search for Kilott and you will see hundreds.
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They went on without a problem and are a great deal. What kind of brake were you using?
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hey you will learn a ton through searching for Kilo TT threads, or looking through the Kilo TT Picture thread here, or looking around on velospace, and fixed gear gallery.
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Coolcras - depends if you ride clipless or not, if you have other bikes and what pedals they use, and your dexterity. I have 2-sided SPD pedals on my fg/ss commuter so I can use the same shoes/cleats as on my other commuter bike; 2-sided because it's easier for me to clip in versus single-sided pedals and I had more problems using toe-clips.
