New KILO TT finish - would love input
08-11-09, 03:30 PM
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I dont care about the wc stripes, but maybe apply it over the clearcoat so people can take it off? seems like it would look tacky to leave it on though if it's over clear coat
also, +1 to BRG and that burgandy color on the clockwork. saw that color in person and it's classy as hell, chrome would really set it off.
also, +1 to BRG and that burgandy color on the clockwork. saw that color in person and it's classy as hell, chrome would really set it off.
but include in box; so anyone can add if they like
Or maybe going with Red/White/Blue strips
Also thinking Kilo TT style as frameset only
then Kilo WT frameset & as bike
lots of options
colors, styles, and decals
But with the Chrome - the only branding decal will be HT
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08-11-09, 05:18 PM
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Is that worth $100 to you?
That is the extra cost
And with what geo?
Track or Road? {TT vs WT geo}
That is the extra cost
And with what geo?
Track or Road? {TT vs WT geo}
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08-11-09, 05:51 PM
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Lugged Kilo TT's with the color/chrome treatment? I'd pay an extra $100 for that, easy. I'd buy that right now.
08-11-09, 06:29 PM
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08-11-09, 07:20 PM
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Seriously, I like the idea of the stripes--even if they aren't the WC stripes, And +1 for the HT only badge. That's the one graphic I like on the current lineup.
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08-11-09, 07:27 PM
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Oh, and any chance the frameset be avail. with a threaded fork? The retro style is begging for a quill stem.
08-11-09, 07:43 PM
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08-11-09, 07:51 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Did someone mention out of place World Champ stripes?
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08-11-09, 08:24 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Haha! I lifted the pic from a craigslist ad found in another thread. Had to clear that up before anyone thought I owned that thing.
For anyone who may not know, Greg Lemond won the Tour de France in 1989 (with a 55/12 gear ratio!) and also had a deal with Huffy. His TdF bike, however, was a Serrota with Huffy decals. Result? World Champ stripes on a hi-ten piece of department store junk.
For anyone who may not know, Greg Lemond won the Tour de France in 1989 (with a 55/12 gear ratio!) and also had a deal with Huffy. His TdF bike, however, was a Serrota with Huffy decals. Result? World Champ stripes on a hi-ten piece of department store junk.
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08-11-09, 08:25 PM
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I agree with all of this. Burgandy, pearl white, and maybe metallic blue would be great choices. WC stripes are really cheesy on this bike, IMHO.
08-11-09, 08:27 PM
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Full lugged frame!!!
YES!!!
Please! Full lugged frames cost a lot elsewhere! If you did a range of full lugged, with chrome paint mix I would snap up a frameset asap! I like the World championship stripes. They are a nice border for the chrome/paint. I know that it should be a world champion ridden bike, But I don't care about that stuff really. It looks sweet.
Also, Head tube only badge would be great. i am not a Fan of the Mercier written along the side. If they re-designed it then maybe it would be ok.
YES!!!
Please! Full lugged frames cost a lot elsewhere! If you did a range of full lugged, with chrome paint mix I would snap up a frameset asap! I like the World championship stripes. They are a nice border for the chrome/paint. I know that it should be a world champion ridden bike, But I don't care about that stuff really. It looks sweet.
Also, Head tube only badge would be great. i am not a Fan of the Mercier written along the side. If they re-designed it then maybe it would be ok.
08-12-09, 12:07 PM
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Lugs would ad about $100 to a Kilo TT frame
Chrome adds about $25 UNLESS you chrome the lugs - then we are talking another $75
I think I will look into getting some lugged steel frames for next year
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08-12-09, 12:08 PM
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At first - KILO WT is complete bike only
Frames will be after Jan 1; and I will do both ways [with chrome and without]
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