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New KILO TT finish - would love input

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Old 08-10-09, 02:49 PM
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New KILO TT finish - would love input

Have been working on Chrome and Chrome w/ Paint
I just got in this sample, which I really like.
I want to do this as frameset and as complete bike.

On complete bike, I might do a few different parts, if anyone has ideas on that; I would love to hear that

On colors: I would love ideas
I really like the Tangerine with Chrome
Plus I will for sure do full Chrome
But how about other combos?
Black/Chrome; RED/Chrome; Purple/Chrome; etc??









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Don't really care. Why don't these frames come in 59, 58?
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When is it going to be available as just a frameset and how much?
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ohhhhhhh so nice.

just make sure that on the completes you dont have chrome mixed with polished silver, i dont think it would look nice.

as far as colors to go with the chrome, i cant imagine that you could go wrong with any color you want, but try to mix it up a bit. seems like all the newer colors are going for bright/candy/bling. some guy painted his kilo a maroon type color that looked amazing. classy as hell.
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i'm really liking that look. i kinda wish i held off on buying my kilo for these new colors. red/chrome and black/chrome would look dank too. is the all chrome going to be decal less too?
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god damnit that looks great. You've got to do your metallic blue w/ chrome. that would look balls.
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Originally Posted by Samwiches
Don't really care. Why don't these frames come in 59, 58?
Kilo TT and Kilo TT Pro are the only two frames / bikes that we measure C-C
Sizes are 47c, 50c, 53c, 55c, 57c, 60c, and 63c

Are you saying 57c is too small and 60c too large - that a jump of 3cm from 57 to 60 is too great?

I guess would could change sizes to 57c, 59c, 62c [c-c]
that might be better

But to answer your question, reason for current spacing of sizes is just trying to have sizes for most people without building too close together
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Originally Posted by mikewoodkozar
When is it going to be available as just a frameset and how much?

I just got sample
and wanted to run by forums for color input
then I will order this week later
and they should be in around 120 days from now [say Dec 10th]

I am trying to keep frameset price under $250
and would prefer $225 delivered
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Originally Posted by howl
god damnit that looks great. You've got to do your metallic blue w/ chrome. that would look balls.

I agree
Glitter Blue with Chrome would be very nice and that will be on the list
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Looks really good. But I hate orange, can't wait to see the other colors/chrome.
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Not into that at all, then again i really hate chrome on bikes.
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A nice gulf blue would look awesome

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Not into that at all, then again i really hate chrome on bikes.
well its good to have a steel frame chromed before paint it makes it more durable in the long run especially when the paint starts to wear off thru beusage
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looks awesome with the champion stripes too. i think i'd buy another kilo frame.

don't really care for the chrome on the lower half of the fork though. I think the chrome fork crown is enough.
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Originally Posted by Cy Trivialities
don't really care for the chrome on the lower half of the fork though. I think the chrome fork crown is enough.
I have to disagree. This finish is an awesome throwback, and those chromed fork tips complete the picture.
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especially nice when you encounter gravel and other crap on you daily ride
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Originally Posted by Retem
especially nice when you encounter gravel and other crap on you daily ride
And when locked up where other folks bang into the fork.
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Great job Mike, it looks fresh and clean. British racing green with that chrome would be nice...
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Sweet Jebus that looks fantastic!
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Originally Posted by jet sanchEz
Great job Mike, it looks fresh and clean. British racing green with that chrome would be nice...
Second vote for a British racing green.

Think this.
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Looks awesome. Will you be doing trade ins for older kilo's?

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Originally Posted by Cynikal
Second vote for a British racing green.

Think this.
Make that three votes.
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hows about white and chrome?
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Originally Posted by kyselad
Make that three votes.
its true.
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if the fork alone would be avaible that would be cool. the thing i dont like about the kilo are the rake mounts on the rearstays
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