Geraldjna

Ignore the chain hanging from the BB.
I'm waiting for my new cog to arrive.

mattheis

The matte black looks great, good choice.

espi-JG

muckymucky

^very proper. *pat shoulder*

cc700

redmond group health marymoor is NOT steep by most track racer standards, but i loved how the kilo felt on the banking. it's not as quick handling as you would want in a seasoned elite race, but it's more than adequate for cat5 beginners. not like a road bike, which i've also taken up banking and is scary in how much it trails.

andre nickatina

I raced one my first season at Alpenrose (43 degree banking). Stiffness left a little to be desired, but handling was fine. These days I prefer aluminum for any and all racing though, but the Kilo TT is enough to get you started if you don't mind upgrading down the line.

jaded_fable

Anyone happen to know the weight on the stock kilo wheelset? I'm looking to upgrade, and it would definitely help put things into perspective. Thanks!

PlattsVegas

That chain looks really tight. Am I wrong?
EDIT:
By the way, I am a big fan of the bike overall.

espi-JG

Yeah, the chain is pretty tight. All of the bike mechanics I've met in person recommend that. I've only heard about chain slack on bfssfg fwiw.

Jaytron

2000g or heavier is pretty much a good place to start with stock wheels.

yummygooey

You should check their credentials.

joakley

Damn , I own some high dollar bikes , but I just took
my new kilo tt pro for it's maiden voyage and I was impressed with the ride. Nice and stiff no noticeable flex, and the wheels with some high pressure tires rode pretty nice. Definitely a keeper. Real nice for the price. Only upgrades so far are tires , cog , and pedals. Sweet

Scrodzilla

You're obviously not talking to the right mechanics.

LAZARUSspirit

Are these Kilo bikes sold only online? I tried searching for local shops to have them online and all I get is bikesdirect.com I want to see it a local shop because I dont know what size to get. Im 5'8???

Pinkbullet3

If you can find a KHS dealer that sells Flite 100s, you can give those a shot, as they have the exact same geometry as Kilo TTs. Otherwise, the only place you can find them are Craigslist or through the bikesdirect site.

Jam a book up into your crotch and measure from the spine of the book down to the ground. What number do you get? (This number is your 'inseam.')

LAZARUSspirit

I went today to a local bike store and tried a 54 which felt fine. But the Kilo TT comes only in 53-55 I believe? Im worried the 55 is too big while the 53 might be too small. (My inseam is 28-29)

Scrodzilla

The Flite 100 doesn't come in 54. It's literally the exact same frame - and comes in the exact same sizes - as a Kilo.

LAZARUSspirit

I recently checked my email and bikesdirect told me to go with a 50cm kilo...isnt that too small? I told them im 5'8 (28ish inseam)

yummygooey

Sounds about right. The 50cm has a 52.3cm top tube. If you go a size up, the 53cm Kilo has a 54.8cm top tube, which is probably too long for you.

Jaytron

Fitment question?



>>>Fitment Calculator<<<

homebrewk

It's back!

muckymucky

do not get 55. i would even rec a 50 instead. im a 32 inseam and 53 is a tad too big for me. 28-29 says you need a 44 or 47. are you talking "center-to-center" or "center-to-top"? cuz we're all talking about c-c here if we're talking about bikesdirect sizes. im so confused...

LAZARUSspirit

I measured my inseam again and im 31ish in inseam...Ill probably try out the 50cm kilo. Gotta wait till next week though. thanks mucky and everyone else for helping

this is what the calculator came out with:

https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...&SITE.CODE=RDB

ambitions2o

Didn't know this. Cool info. Thanks.

walnutz

Lazurus, I PM'ed you back. But for the record (for anyone needing help with sizing), I'm 5'7", with a 32" inseam and I wish I had gotten a 55cm. I feel pretty cramped on mine, I had to put a 120mm stem on it and I still feel hunched up without slamming the stem.
So basically, my advice to people who aren't sure is to try to ride one if you can, and if not, save up for another month or two and get fitted/test ride something else at your LBS. It will be worth it.