The New Mercier Kilo TT Pictures Thread (2011 & 2012)
03-24-11, 11:41 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
When switching to the proper ISO BB after using a JIS (and depending on whether or not you've overtightened the crap out of your crank arms), you may find that your arms slide a few mm too far down on the spindle, either causing clearance issues or a wonky chainline. You should have just done the right thing from the beginning.
03-24-11, 05:34 PM
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I take it Bikeisland is the only place I ca get a Kilo frame set? The 63cm frame is perfect for me but it looks like I can only get it as a complete New Kilo Pro or a Stripper. What a pain
03-24-11, 06:13 PM
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Believe me, I would have if I had the choice. I found a good deal on a KHS Flite 100 from when the 75s still came stock. I think the Shimano might have been the stock BB back then (because I certainly don't see them putting the $100 Sugino 75 BB on the bike as a stock part). Either way, I received the cranks with the Shimano BB and I just transferred the crankset over.
03-25-11, 10:26 AM
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The thing is I can ride the 60cm but I think I'll have huge saddle to bar drop and I'll need a real long stem. With the 63 I can put a positive rise stem and still get the reach I need. It will be similar to the frame I have now but not ugly and old and bleh
03-25-11, 11:12 PM
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Check it out!! I put this together for my girlfriend she loves it
The last one is of me riding it, its such a nice ride!!!
ALL city cages+straps!! i should have swapped those for my bike
The last one is of me riding it, its such a nice ride!!!
ALL city cages+straps!! i should have swapped those for my bike
03-25-11, 11:35 PM
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Believe me, I would have if I had the choice. I found a good deal on a KHS Flite 100 from when the 75s still came stock. I think the Shimano might have been the stock BB back then (because I certainly don't see them putting the $100 Sugino 75 BB on the bike as a stock part). Either way, I received the cranks with the Shimano BB and I just transferred the crankset over.
03-26-11, 07:01 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
hwd - alloy axle nuts aren't the best idea on a rear wheel.
03-28-11, 08:34 AM
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that was for when i first put it together i was smashing around town on the bike...
shes now running it ss and has both rear and front brakes
shes now running it ss and has both rear and front brakes
03-28-11, 09:26 AM
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03-28-11, 10:13 AM
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i know this isn't the "what don't you like about my bike" thread, but matched wheels/fenders, maybe a lower profile saddle, and changed bartape would make this soo much nicer looking (already looks great though
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03-28-11, 07:57 PM
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03-30-11, 06:21 PM
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Painfully average.
Anyone here have the Red Light Kilo Stripper?
I got a lot of left over parts from my Kilo Pro that I'm going to stick on for my girlfriend. Maybe wanted to get some inspiration for how this build'll look!
I got a lot of left over parts from my Kilo Pro that I'm going to stick on for my girlfriend. Maybe wanted to get some inspiration for how this build'll look!
04-01-11, 02:07 PM
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Those of you with quill stems, do you just have the older version of the Kilo, a different fork, or did you actually get your fork threaded?
I'm super bummed about not being able to use one, but it seems kind of trivial to get a new fork just so I can use a stem purely for its aesthetic value. Boo-urns.
I'm super bummed about not being able to use one, but it seems kind of trivial to get a new fork just so I can use a stem purely for its aesthetic value. Boo-urns.
04-01-11, 04:40 PM
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Get the steerer tube cut down and threaded at a bike shop. Gonna need a new headset too. Personally i would stick threadless, but hey do whatcha do.
04-01-11, 05:25 PM
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Got my stripper in the other day. Liking it so far! Just put on my rb-021's and gr-9's. I'm definitely gonna get the tube cut
04-01-11, 05:50 PM
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04-01-11, 08:57 PM
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Meh doesn't seem worth it for how expensive doing that would be. I guess my lofty dreams will just have to wait till later. At least now I know for what to aim next... lugged steal, threaded fork, quill stem.