Kilo TT Pedal Clearance

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06-09-11 | 11:04 PM
  #1  
I just bought a Kilo TT today and I noticed the pedal is REALLY close to the ground. Do any of you have trouble with tight turns on it? I haven't had the chance of riding it much since it rain most of today If you have any tip or trick please share i'm a new FG rider. Thanks!
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06-09-11 | 11:34 PM
  #2  
Pro-tip: put the pedal at the bottom of it's rotation (closest to ground). Now lean the bike over, keeping both tires on the ground, until the end of the pedal hits the ground. Now marvel at how you ever worried about pedal strike.
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06-09-11 | 11:34 PM
  #3  
Is your bike stock? If so, then you shouldn't worry too much, you most likely won't get any pedal strike.
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06-09-11 | 11:47 PM
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Quote: Is your bike stock? If so, then you shouldn't worry too much, you most likely won't get any pedal strike.
Its not stock but it should be the same length. I also have a 50" frame so that might make it lower to the ground compare to other sizes.
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06-10-11 | 02:10 AM
  #5  
i have a Kilo WT, Sugino Rd2 165mm, MKS GR9, and i have struck the ground before.
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06-10-11 | 07:42 AM
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Quote: Its not stock but it should be the same length. I also have a 50" frame so that might make it lower to the ground compare to other sizes.
Quote: Its not stock but it should be the same length. I also have a 50" frame so that might make it lower to the ground compare to other sizes.
A 50 INCH Frame? How tall are you!?!

Kidding aside, I rode my 44cm for over a year. Hit the ground exactly one time, and that's because I was riding down a hill and caught a red light. I didn't wanna blast through the intersection so I leaned and took a right turn.

Also, FWIW all the Kilo's have the same BB height no matter the size.
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06-10-11 | 07:59 AM
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Unless you've replaced the stock 165mm crank with something much longer, you most likely don't need to worry about it.
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