The New Mercier Kilo TT Pictures Thread (2011 & 2012)
01-27-12, 10:15 AM
#1151
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
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
this is what the calculator came out with:
https://www.competitivecyclist.com/za...&SITE.CODE=RDB
01-27-12, 03:33 PM
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Inseam: 31
Trunk: 23
Forearm: 14
Arm: 24
Thigh: 22
Lower Leg: 21
Sternal Notch: 53
Total Body Height: 58
The Competitive Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 51.0 - 51.5
Seat tube range c-t: 52.6 - 53.1
Top tube length: 53.7 - 54.1
Stem Length: 10.6 - 11.2
BB-Saddle Position: 73.4 - 75.4
Saddle-Handlebar: 50.4 - 51.0
Saddle Setback: 2.5 - 2.9
The Eddy Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 52.2 - 52.7
Seat tube range c-t: 53.8 - 54.3
Top tube length: 53.7 - 54.1
Stem Length: 9.5 - 10.1
BB-Saddle Position: 72.6 - 74.6
Saddle-Handlebar: 51.2 - 51.8
Saddle Setback: 3.7 - 4.1
The French Fit (cm)
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Seat tube range c-c: 53.9 - 54.4
Seat tube range c-t: 55.5 - 56.0
Top tube length: 54.9 - 55.3
Stem Length: 9.7 - 10.3
BB-Saddle Position: 70.9 - 72.9
Saddle-Handlebar: 52.9 - 53.5
Saddle Setback: 3.2 - 3.6
I kept getting 30-31 inseam ( height 5'8 ) and still bikesdirect mailed me back saying 50cm is my size? Ill probably be ordering sometime next week but im worried as hell
01-27-12, 04:03 PM
#1153
on Baby Charlie Concept~
50cm. so we can at least see your seatpost.
its lighter too => by just a hair
its lighter too => by just a hair
Last edited by muckymucky; 01-27-12 at 04:07 PM.
01-27-12, 04:03 PM
#1154
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
Looks like you're right in the middle: https://www.cyclesmercier.com/geometry_tt.html
If you go with the 50cm, you'll need a slightly longer stem.
If you go with the 53cm, you'll need a slightly shorter stem.
Somebody can explain exactly the differences between a long stem and a short stem in regards to handling and the Kilo' geometry.
If you go with the 50cm, you'll need a slightly longer stem.
If you go with the 53cm, you'll need a slightly shorter stem.
Somebody can explain exactly the differences between a long stem and a short stem in regards to handling and the Kilo' geometry.
01-27-12, 04:11 PM
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Looks like you're right in the middle: https://www.cyclesmercier.com/geometry_tt.html
If you go with the 50cm, you'll need a slightly longer stem.
If you go with the 53cm, you'll need a slightly shorter stem.
Somebody can explain exactly the differences between a long stem and a short stem in regards to handling and the Kilo' geometry.
If you go with the 50cm, you'll need a slightly longer stem.
If you go with the 53cm, you'll need a slightly shorter stem.
Somebody can explain exactly the differences between a long stem and a short stem in regards to handling and the Kilo' geometry.
What size stems/brand would you recommend?
01-27-12, 04:21 PM
#1156
Brown Bear, Sqrl Hunter
You'll likely need a shim: https://www.retro-gression.com/produc...him-1-to-1-1-8 as most stems on the market are 1 1/8, rather than the 1" that the kilo has. Stem length will depend on what size frame you decide to go with but you want to get within what your calculator says to go with. Since you can't get the top tube length that it recommends, you will have to shorten or lengthen the recommended stem length as well.
01-27-12, 04:32 PM
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Hi all, I'm looking to pick up a beater single speed on the cheap, I really wanted a plain matte black frame, and I just noticed the kilo comes in that stripper model in a flat black finish. I was wondering if someone could help me recommend a size based on experience (I have emailed BD, but have yet to hear back). I got measured at a LBS and this is the results. What size kilo for me?
01-30-12, 09:15 PM
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You're 5'10" with a 32.7" inseam? Oh my goodness you have long legs. o.o
I'm 5'11" with a 32" inseam and I ride a 53cm. The TT is a tad long, and considering your arms might be shorter, I think a 50cm would make a good fit. Your saddle will probably sit up high in relation to the TT, but at least you won't have to buy a super-short stem.
I'm 5'11" with a 32" inseam and I ride a 53cm. The TT is a tad long, and considering your arms might be shorter, I think a 50cm would make a good fit. Your saddle will probably sit up high in relation to the TT, but at least you won't have to buy a super-short stem.
01-30-12, 09:18 PM
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5'9", ~31" inseam, on a 53cm Kilo TT with an 80mm stem and risers. Rides fine, but I wish it were a size smaller.
02-01-12, 02:13 PM
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02-01-12, 02:21 PM
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on Baby Charlie Concept~
02-01-12, 03:49 PM
#1165
Your cog is slipping.
Mucky - is the bondo chipping off your front Aerspoke?
02-01-12, 03:55 PM
#1166
on Baby Charlie Concept~
02-01-12, 03:55 PM
#1167
Your cog is slipping.
No.
02-01-12, 03:58 PM
#1168
Your cog is slipping.
02-01-12, 04:00 PM
#1169
on Baby Charlie Concept~
oh, ok
so yea we crashed at a combined speed of 34mph, headon. his rockshox fork broke, wheel untrued, his giro helmet broke, he fell on his face bleeding. he broke my hand and my stem got a minor turn, aerospoke chipped but took ALL the dampening. i stayed with him til his buddies showed up, a firetruck pulled up but he refused help. i made sure he was ok. we still text each other.
so yea we crashed at a combined speed of 34mph, headon. his rockshox fork broke, wheel untrued, his giro helmet broke, he fell on his face bleeding. he broke my hand and my stem got a minor turn, aerospoke chipped but took ALL the dampening. i stayed with him til his buddies showed up, a firetruck pulled up but he refused help. i made sure he was ok. we still text each other.
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02-01-12, 09:21 PM
#1173
on Baby Charlie Concept~
i think it was some sort of observatory binocular thing for kids. cuz this was up on some hill? guess you can "observe" what's below
02-02-12, 12:34 AM
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Just going to reiterate how fun it was to ride with and finally meet some BFSSFGers.
Mucky's chrometastic kilo is an iconic bike. I knew I had found the ride meetup when I saw those dual spokes from a distance.
"Yup, that's mucky."
Mucky's chrometastic kilo is an iconic bike. I knew I had found the ride meetup when I saw those dual spokes from a distance.
"Yup, that's mucky."