48x17 is what I'd go with too but if you are unable to switch out, I'd do 48x18. 48x16 would put you at like an average RPM of like 70 or so I think? 48x18 might be a bit spinny on the downhills but it wont suck when you go up hills.

Well I'm flip floppin tomorrow so we'll see where I stand :D

52x19 ftw

55x12

lol

Finally going to replace the tektro caliper on the Leader. Any preferences between the Shimano Tiagra 4600, and the Dia Compe BRS-100 (or any other sub ~$35 calipers)?

what's wrong with the tektro caliper? if those are your choices, it doesn't sound like much of an upgrade.

Just to put it out there, the 4600 is Super SLR and may not feel so good with other brake levers. I have matched to my older 5600 levers and Tektro R200 levers and they feel better than any Tektro brake I have used.

i rode a 42/18t fixed for 4 hrs split between M and T of this week.

but thats cause im a ***** with weak legz

Well, for starters, its the only black metal on my bike- I'd like to switch to something silver in any event. Besides that, the action has just never felt particularly smooth nor has the stopping force felt particularly substantial. I'd be willing to spend a bit more than that if theres a good performance upgrade in reach for a bit more money. Just looking for some suggestions, I suppose.

You'd be better off buying new pads, I think.

This makes me think of poor housing installion.

Koolstop salmon.

It doesn't take that much effort to remove the black paint either.

+1 to what everyone said.

Tektro generally makes a pretty damn good brake for the cost. In order to keep costs down, they give you crappy pads. Kinda like how electronic manufacturers use really crappy batteries in their products. It's to keep costs down. I'd much rather have ****ty batteries and pads, than a ****ty flashlight or caliper. The consumables are where the costs are cut.


+1 to KoolStops. The Salmons are really good in wet weather, but if you never ride in the rain, get the Blacks. They perform better in the dry. If you ride all year round, try out the dual compounds.

I got the dual's on advice from people on here and I am very happy, well, happy compared to what came stock on the Premium Brew.

Everyone,

Convince me I shouldn't sell my kilo to build a 2014 caad capo.

Sounds good. Thanks a lot guys.

Do I need to get the brake shoes with the pads, or does KoolStop make a replacement pad that will fit the stock tektro shoes? Apologies- I'm a bit clueless on brake pads.

If your calipers have shoes, they're shimano/sram compatible.

I will personally recommend the KoolStop Dura2 Blacks. They're all I use.

Thanks bud.

Unfortunately I get stuck riding in the rain a fair bit, so I'll probably end up picking up the salmons or the dual compounds (the salmons might even keep from dirtying up the front gumwall so much, which would be nice)

Go with the Salmons for sure, then.

You're parting ways with the world's most expensive kilo tt build for an average cost caad capo like the masses.

You honestly think I'd build an average bike?

Really?









Really?

Capos are judged and built to a higher standard than kilo's nags. Your kilo was just practice. :p

The capo would be caad round two.

'gusta

Next question:

How much should I ask for the kilo? Should I part out?

Definitely part out.
Let's see $450 complete, $275-$300 would be fair.

Yeah sounds about right.
At the end of the day it's still a kilo. Too hard to sell lol.

Any link to a 2014 caad capo for reference? your kilo is pretty (worth) bangin'