I just sold this last Sunday but it was still a fun whip. 2011 Leader Kagero with custom painthttp://bikeforums.net/attachment.php...hmentid=523620

Any word out there on the 2016 Cure or 721? Looking to get me one of the two. First post. Cheers.

Ask Leader themselves or a dealer of theirs. ;)

Thanks man
 

Was looking more for any thoughts on them? Anybody ridden one yet?

Leader is back !
 

I just got an email from Leader Bikes saying that they are back in business under new ownership and management, and are selling new versions of the 735, 725 and 721. The 735 and 725 are supplied with a carbon aero seatpost and a redesigned seatpost clamp that hopefully solves the frame cracking problems that occurred with the old design. All models feature tapered headtubes, and a full carbon fork with a tapered steerer tube is also available.

https://www.leaderbikesusa.com/produ...27993936396381

https://www.leaderbikesusa.com/produ...27949585399901

https://www.leaderbikesusa.com/produ...27949693042781

https://www.leaderbikesusa.com/colle...28106017341533

As to who these new folks are or if they are legit, I have no knowledge whatsoever, but just wanted to pass this info on to anyone who might be interested.

I actually just got that email too!^
Good for them :)

Kinda weird geometry with the 725 and 735. Really tight spread of measurements across their size range when it comes to TT length -- kinda cool if you want micro-adjustments in fit I guess, but also means you're SOL if you need a TT shorter than 545mm. 721 looks to be a more normal-ish spread of sizes. Anyway, not my cup of tea but if they're making good products this time around, wish them the best.

Perhaps their primary customer base is gorillas.

Cleaning pearlescent matte blue paint
 

Zombie thread resurrection, my bad. Planning to finally build my 2013 leader 725 that has been getting dusty for 6 years. It's gotten dirty from dust and even after washing with soap and scrubbing with a sponge the mystery stains aren't disappearing. Can anyone give some advice? How do you properly restore the pearlescent matte paint on these things?
https://cimg5.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...874622fe22.jpg
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It's time.

https://cimg6.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...4f74e0caa7.jpg
Had bb shell faced and tubulars glued. Time to build! Frame still has that weird gunk on it tho, lbs said its probably mold in the matte paint lol.

I can hear your seatpost creaking already, and you haven't even installed it yet.

Yeah I'm aware back when everyone was ditching these but decided to give it a shot since I've been sitting on this frame for so long. Honestly the parts are too nice for this frame so if I hate it I'll swap everything to a State Bicycle Undefeated 2 if they ever come back in stock. (Winks lustily at retrogresssion)

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...76a2e362f9.jpg
Im still waiting on my izumi chain...haven't done fitting and adjustment yet, sadlle might come down a bit.
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Cockpit.
https://cimg4.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...e6ea165e35.jpg
Added to my harem.

EDIT: Realized my photos have the pedals on the wrong side oops.

https://cimg2.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...d37bdd2167.jpg
They're the Ezy Superior versions for easy take on and off. Gotten switched around lol.
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Don’t you perhaps mean “added to my stable” ? Do you make love to your bikes ?

That's a secret.

C'mon man. We're all family here, you can tell us. :lol:

I dont kiss and tell...unless I've had at least 4 beers.

I couldnt wait for my nicer izumi jet black chain so I threw on a cheap 10 dollar Kmc for now.
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My previous snarky comment aside, the purple 725 was always my favorite. Unfortunately the one I had creaked like an old bar stool right out of the box.

That's the reason why I liked this one so much was the color. So far no creaks, but we'll see as I put more miles on it. My gf says I should just get an Undefeated II and sell the leader lol.

My 722 (2011/12? I forget) is still rollin strong. Built it myself from the ground up and have never had a single issue.

Admittedly, they are a bit wonky in geo department but it fits well enough. I have a blast riding it and that’s what matters most :thumb:

Bump. Minor changes to the 721tr, new ESI Extra Chunky grips with Fyxation bar plugs and Dia-Compe Tech 99 brake lever. Still ride this bike a lot.

https://cimg1.ibsrv.net/gimg/bikefor...7bc0fcc272.jpg
2010 Leader 721tr