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Alien Build Pics - 3 Configurations

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Old 09-11-08 | 06:44 AM
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This build is clean. Good work sir.
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Old 09-11-08 | 07:37 AM
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there's already a thread for this.
it's called "mercier kilo tt pics".
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Old 09-11-08 | 09:55 AM
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there's already a thread for this.
it's called "mercier kilo tt pics".
joke was better the first time around.
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Old 09-11-08 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by jcapell
Alien bikes told me the 103mm BB that came with their crankset produced a 42mm chainline, the Paul hubs create a 44mm chainline, so I figured I needed a BB with 2mm x2sides more, and ordered a 107mm Shimano UN54.

WTF??? This is so confusing.

Milwakee Bicycles sells them too...

From thier website...
"• 42mm Chainline +/- 0.5mm when used with 110.5mm Bottom Bracket. *Crank bolt toque should be 350-400 in/lbs. "

I had thier Andel's on my Rush Hour. The stock BB on the RH is 110.5. I had a good chainline.
I'm going with 110.5 on my Alien build.

Nice build btw.
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Old 09-11-08 | 11:48 AM
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What joke?
What first time?

Did I miss something?
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Old 09-11-08 | 07:33 PM
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What joke?
What first time?

Did I miss something?
Wasn't it you that said the same exact thing on tarck bike dot com?
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Old 09-11-08 | 08:10 PM
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no. i don't even post there anymore.
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Old 09-12-08 | 11:41 AM
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kilo tt is not the same as the alien frame.
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Old 09-12-08 | 11:48 PM
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Old 09-13-08 | 12:48 AM
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Originally Posted by stevefaletto
kilo tt is not the same as the alien frame.
Alien bike is made in Taiwan (100% sure)
and Kilo TT is made in China (not 100% sure but I assume so)
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Old 10-21-08 | 10:42 AM
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Beautiful bike. Jcapell I have a question for you, I am looking to get an alien next summer 09' I see you have a 59cm frame just curious how tall are you? I am 5'11" and I am torn between a 57 or 59. I know its all about personal preference but just trying to get some sizing ideas since it will be impossible for me to actually get measured on one.

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Old 10-21-08 | 10:53 AM
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Get the 59 - they run small.
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Old 10-21-08 | 11:54 AM
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Originally Posted by vee_dub
Alien bike is made in Taiwan (100% sure)
and Kilo TT is made in China (not 100% sure but I assume so)
i'm pretty sure the kilo has got a made in taiwan sticker on it.
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Old 10-21-08 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by 667
Get the 59 - they run small.
According to their sizing chart it looks like that to me. I think I will go with the 59 when ready, thanks.
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Old 10-21-08 | 12:48 PM
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They don't "run small", they just size them c-t. Reference the chart and look for c-c and that's what you need.
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Old 10-21-08 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by andre nickatina
They don't "run small", they just size them c-t. Reference the chart and look for c-c and that's what you need.
C-C, C-T, Whatever. Reading the size chart, you'll notice that Aliens 61 is roughly equivalent to most manufacturers 59's, their 59's equivalent to 57's etc, etc.

I call that running small.
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