I have pics of one on my PedalRoom and we sold them all (aside from a few frames with minor paint blems that we'll be selling off soon) so it is weird that no pics have popped up. Most of them - oddly enough - went overseas though. I know at least one forum member bought one. I think it was Street Rider.

We've sold a few Gara framesets. For the most part, people don't seem very interested in them here in the states.

https://www.pedalroom.com/bike/swissedgear-4451

Leader 722ts or Big Block?

That bike is entirely too clean.

The pic was most likely taken as soon as he was done putting it together.

That's a tough one. They're both really nice frames. The Big Block's geo is a little tighter though, so you should most likely base your decision on that. What will you be using it for?

Pretty much everything. City, commute about 30 miles per day a couple days a week. I'm a big guy, 6'4". It's a tough choice.

I love my 722TS but I would definitely say the Big Block is the tougher of the two and can most likely withstand more abuse, especially if you're a tall, heavy dude.

humm you are convincing me that I need a 722

Should I get yellow or red veloplugs for my aerohead?

At 700 for a frame and a whopping 400 for the carbon fork, I can see why. There cool, but very expensive

Red.

wat

Is it a brand premium? I don't understand; can someone explain, please?

Scrod, is there a hub that is 130mm or 135mm spaced that has a disc mount on one side and fixed threads on the other? I want to go fixed but want my disc brakes still.

what are the first few "must replace" parts on the kilo tt stripper and any specific models/brands i should look into for those replacements?

not Scod but the three thing that I find most important are the contact points Seat/Bars/Pedals....the rest is pretty much replace as it wears out

Still Notscrod, but add things that effect fit, meaning stem.

Not sure off the top of the dome but I'll do some research and let you know. If you've got a cassette hub, you could always use a Surly Fixxer.

This.

The pedals/clips/straps are most likely crap but things that effect fit and comfort are most important. Ride the bike before thinking about "upgrades". I could recommend a bunch of parts that I like but that doesn't necessarily mean they'll be good for you.

/alsonotScrod

thanks for the input. i know in the end it will depend on my preference, i just wanted to see what you guys think should be taken care of first.

A friend of mine said to pick up some new pedals because they are pretty small and that mks is pretty popular. which clip less mks platform pedal would you recommend?

Also when i went to the lbs the guy told me not to get the kilo tt because some of the parts were hard to find that were compatible and that id be better off with a SE draft lite, is this true or was the guy trying to make some commission?

I remember also coming across a thread on here saying with the kilo tt you should replace the crank and lockring

/notscrod

MKS does not make clipless. If you want a clipless platform that is functional, and economically not going to break the bank, I recommend Shimano M520s. Otherwise, what everybody seems to be using is MKS GR9s with inexpensive clips (VO for me, personally).

I would never replace a crank until you've ridden it and know why you want to. If you're not a hardened long-distance rider, then a properly maintained crankset is more important than having Sugino 75s or anything remotely fancy. Learn. Then upgrade.

Lockring is junk on the Kilo TT according to multiple threads that have existed on the forums. I do not own a Kilo, but if I did, I'd go with something blue-collar like the Milwaukee lockring (and cog for that Made In America goodness).

Don't discount the Retrogression lockring

thanks for the input and for the quick response. now time to finish reading all the stickies. side note its weird to be the noob on a forum, being a veteran on my car forums its a weird role change

My spokes made some funky noises when I went out tonight, I'm going to assume that is the spokes settling into place, yes? Also the headset is MUCH better I can ride sans hands again.