Kilo TT pro~ am I missing something?
10-10-08 | 01:59 PM
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Bikes: Clemente Custom(not built-up), TI Raleigh Record SS, VitaSprint Mixte SS, IRO S.E.(coming) Ibex Trophy Pro
I suppose since it is a track bike, (or should I say "tarck"?) that it was configured for the track and not the street.
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10-10-08 | 02:20 PM
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In defense of the original poster: I am running both front and rear brakes on my upcoming conversion, but I know for a fact I am going to skid once in a while. That was one of my favorite things to do on a bike when I was a little kid and it still hasnt gotten old (not that I dont enjoy riding too).
10-10-08 | 05:55 PM
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10-11-08 | 08:40 AM
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It costs $100 to join our local velodrome. For $100 you get to practise every Monday and Tuesday evening and race on Thursday nights and Saturdays for a whole season. The Kilo and entry level bikes like it are perfect for someone that wants to have some fun on the cheap and actually use a track bike on a track.
I'm constantly amazed that some people on this forum still think that riding a track bike or riding fixed for that matter is brand new. People have been doing it long before men wearing girls pants was fashionable.
I'm constantly amazed that some people on this forum still think that riding a track bike or riding fixed for that matter is brand new. People have been doing it long before men wearing girls pants was fashionable.
10-11-08 | 08:54 AM
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I never skid on my bike, as it has a front brake. So why would I skid? It (sliding and breaking traction) is definitely not the fastest/efficient way to stop or else you'd see Formula One cars skidding into every turn.
Why should one get a road bike just because they don't skid? The benefits like a great work out from riding a fixed gear can't be had without skidding? Give me a break.
Not everyone who rides fixed does so to do skids and tricks. I love skids and tricks, but I'd rather get back on my 20" BMX or my skateboard for such things.
Some of you guys are extremely close minded.
10-11-08 | 10:06 AM
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10-19-08 | 12:05 PM
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I pre-ordered a kilo tt pro in sept.
I never checked the gearing until today. apparently the rear cog is a 16t and the front chainring is a 48t, per the skid patch calculator in the gearing supplement sticky thread this combo of 16t and 48t results in a whopping 1 skid patch!
Not that I am skidding at every stop, going for super long skids on my commute nor am I not aware that you can easily change out the rear cog for a 17t etc, however it just boggles my mind why bikesdirect bikesdirect.com would choose this gearing combination? Also, I am kind of irritated that I will sooner than later have to spring some more $$$ for another rear cog, and knowing myself I'll probably go out and get atleast a soma or surly which is ~$30 after shipping.
summary: kilo tt pro only has 1 skid patch!!!!!!!!!!! spend mo money for a another cog
I never checked the gearing until today. apparently the rear cog is a 16t and the front chainring is a 48t, per the skid patch calculator in the gearing supplement sticky thread this combo of 16t and 48t results in a whopping 1 skid patch!
Not that I am skidding at every stop, going for super long skids on my commute nor am I not aware that you can easily change out the rear cog for a 17t etc, however it just boggles my mind why bikesdirect bikesdirect.com would choose this gearing combination? Also, I am kind of irritated that I will sooner than later have to spring some more $$$ for another rear cog, and knowing myself I'll probably go out and get atleast a soma or surly which is ~$30 after shipping.
summary: kilo tt pro only has 1 skid patch!!!!!!!!!!! spend mo money for a another cog
