Which Color?
06-06-11 | 04:48 PM
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Which Color?
From what I've read, I know all of you guys LOVE the Kilo TT, but I'm wondering for my first bike, what color do I buy?? My first choice was the stripper matte black, but unfortunately its not available in my size (50 cm) on bikes direct, so now im debating between the black chrome, just plain black, or the stripper raw. What do you guys recommend?
ps. the black chrome is 2011 model and black is 2010 model, but what is the difference, besides that the 2011 model is 40$ more on bikesdirect.
ps. the black chrome is 2011 model and black is 2010 model, but what is the difference, besides that the 2011 model is 40$ more on bikesdirect.
06-06-11 | 05:08 PM
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From what I've read, I know all of you guys LOVE the Kilo TT, but I'm wondering for my first bike, what color do I buy?? My first choice was the stripper matte black, but unfortunately its not available in my size (50 cm) on bikes direct, so now im debating between the black chrome, just plain black, or the stripper raw. What do you guys recommend?
ps. the black chrome is 2011 model and black is 2010 model, but what is the difference, besides that the 2011 model is 40$ more on bikesdirect.
ps. the black chrome is 2011 model and black is 2010 model, but what is the difference, besides that the 2011 model is 40$ more on bikesdirect.
different saddle, but shouldnt be anymore spec changes.
get the chrome if you like chrome? and get the non otherwise? you're a big boy, we're sure you can make this decision on your own ;D
06-06-11 | 05:11 PM
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06-06-11 | 05:17 PM
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the chroming is an extra process in the painting process enough to be a reason for the price increase.
different saddle, but shouldnt be anymore spec changes.
get the chrome if you like chrome? and get the non otherwise? you're a big boy, we're sure you can make this decision on your own ;D
different saddle, but shouldnt be anymore spec changes.
get the chrome if you like chrome? and get the non otherwise? you're a big boy, we're sure you can make this decision on your own ;D
is there any other place i could look besides BD to find a 50cm matteblack kilo tt?
06-06-11 | 05:41 PM
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the bike tho is genetically the same frame as a KHS Flite 100 that you may be able to get from dealers around town but usually costs way more. (not direct)
craiglist isnt a bad place to search
boy i didnt even know they had the black in matte but i guess they do and its popular enough to be low stock
the bikesdirect rep uses this forum, someone get him the user name i forget. try PMing him to see how long til its back in stock, or ever will be ;D good luck.
06-06-11 | 05:45 PM
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BD basically owns the Mercier brand and as the name implies they only sell it to you direct, no resellers.
the bike tho is genetically the same frame as a KHS Flite 100 that you may be able to get from dealers around town but usually costs way more. (not direct)
craiglist isnt a bad place to search
boy i didnt even know they had the black in matte but i guess they do and its popular enough to be low stock
the bikesdirect rep uses this forum, someone get him the user name i forget. try PMing him to see how long til its back in stock, or ever will be ;D good luck.
the bike tho is genetically the same frame as a KHS Flite 100 that you may be able to get from dealers around town but usually costs way more. (not direct)
craiglist isnt a bad place to search
boy i didnt even know they had the black in matte but i guess they do and its popular enough to be low stock
the bikesdirect rep uses this forum, someone get him the user name i forget. try PMing him to see how long til its back in stock, or ever will be ;D good luck.
06-06-11 | 05:47 PM
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i'm 5'5''/5'6''ish and i think the best size for me would be 50cm, but do you think that i could manage a 53cm bike?
to all the trolls, i really am sorry that i am a noob, but i honestly have read a good amount before posting anything, so chillax will ya?
to all the trolls, i really am sorry that i am a noob, but i honestly have read a good amount before posting anything, so chillax will ya?
06-06-11 | 06:21 PM
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50cm should be fine. I'm 5'8" and a 50cm Kilo is a tad on the short side for me. My lady is 5'5" and a 50cm fits her well.
06-06-11 | 07:02 PM
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06-06-11 | 07:33 PM
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Bikes: Mercier Kilo TT Stripper in RAW, Schwinn Madison 2008 Blue, Leader 725tr, Brassknuckle, Leader 722, Traitor Ruben
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My vote is to tell us more about your intensions on the bike, street cred, art project, painful to the eyes, soft on the eyes, in-cog-neto, murdered out, or perhaps ghetto? Maybe vintage is what your trying for?
I mean really, are you interested in adding a specific color to the mix-up or are you going to ride it as is? I think the Chrome ones can look great, but they are also an eye-sore in person...
Personally, I went with the Raw because I thought I'd eventually paint it... The grey looks great when done tasteful, but I did not do anything about it tastefully... Added some Decals and it turned out looking a bit better, but never what I intended... It's always nice to have a big picture in your head, and since you've only asked about the color of the frame, it is hard for "us" to help you, specially considering you did not mention the desires for the bike.
My vote is to tell us more about your intensions on the bike, street cred, art project, painful to the eyes, soft on the eyes, in-cog-neto, murdered out, or perhaps ghetto? Maybe vintage is what your trying for?
I mean really, are you interested in adding a specific color to the mix-up or are you going to ride it as is? I think the Chrome ones can look great, but they are also an eye-sore in person...
Personally, I went with the Raw because I thought I'd eventually paint it... The grey looks great when done tasteful, but I did not do anything about it tastefully... Added some Decals and it turned out looking a bit better, but never what I intended... It's always nice to have a big picture in your head, and since you've only asked about the color of the frame, it is hard for "us" to help you, specially considering you did not mention the desires for the bike.
