Just ordered a Kilo TT, what NEEDS to be upgraded?
06-21-12 | 07:37 PM
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The lockring on a Kilo is made out melted down aluminum foil and lead fishing weights. Get the $10 steel one from RG, and pick a CroMo cog from RG too, for $16. The stock aluminum cog is trash.
06-21-12 | 07:39 PM
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06-21-12 | 07:44 PM
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No need to drop the cash on the Dura Ace. Anything better than Taiwanese tin foil will last a lifetime.
06-21-12 | 08:07 PM
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Hey guys, I'm sure some of you may have seen my first post but I just ordered a kilo TT stripper 60cm (hope I didnt go too big) and I couldn't be more excited about it. However during my research that lead me to the Kilo I came across some posts that suggested things that needed to be replaced almost immediately. Now I'm not talking "oh I want some sweet colors Bro," more like I heard that I should get a new lock ring for the hub so I don't strip it out.
Main questions:
Where do you guys like to buy your parts. Whats the danscomp of FG?
Whats the right or best lock ring for me to get?
And what else do YOU feel should be upgraded, more for reliability, longevity, saftey, etc, not for cool points.
Thanks to all,
Vhee
Main questions:
Where do you guys like to buy your parts. Whats the danscomp of FG?
Whats the right or best lock ring for me to get?
And what else do YOU feel should be upgraded, more for reliability, longevity, saftey, etc, not for cool points.
Thanks to all,
Vhee
06-21-12 | 10:15 PM
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06-21-12 | 11:14 PM
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06-22-12 | 08:31 AM
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Nagrom doesn't ride bikes he hangs out on the interwebs all day, if I were you I'd true tension the wheels tighten the crank bolts grease your seatpost headset and hubs, and the cog and locking when you replace them. I have Had a decent experience with my surly cog and lock ring, though they may be a little expensive for what they are. Keep in mind your stock chainring and chain are 3/32 so if you replace the cog or add a freewheel and the replacement is 1/8th inch you will have to buy an 1/8" chain, you can keep the chainring you have and I won't really make a difference.
06-22-12 | 08:41 AM
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I believe the stock Kilo cog is the exact same thing as a 3/32" 16t Scrodcog, at least in my experience. Stock lockring is also steel. I don't think either needs to be replaced immediately. They should be removed and reinstalled with grease, as was already suggested.
06-22-12 | 06:12 PM
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Thanks for all the input guys I will def be greasing everything when the bike comes and ill inspect regularly. If I suspect issue then I will definitely be replacing the cog and lock ring. I guess ill make a decision when I see it rather the worrying and buying one before the bike even gets here.
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