Availability of Kilo WT?
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Availability of Kilo WT?
How often do these get back in stock? Will I have to wait til the fall? I can't decide between this one and the motobecane fantom cross uno for commuting, but the uno is in stock, so...
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Send them an email. If you're indecisive, I've seen the WT in person. It's a beautiful bike. That being said I think the Motobecane is a better option cause of the cantilever brakes and fender/ rack options. As a true commuter bike it will have more flexibility. Just my opinion
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Send them an email. If you're indecisive, I've seen the WT in person. It's a beautiful bike. That being said I think the Motobecane is a better option cause of the cantilever brakes and fender/ rack options. As a true commuter bike it will have more flexibility. Just my opinion
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Send them an email. If you're indecisive, I've seen the WT in person. It's a beautiful bike. That being said I think the Motobecane is a better option cause of the cantilever brakes and fender/ rack options. As a true commuter bike it will have more flexibility. Just my opinion
I'm only hesitant b/c the kilo might be a better fit. The fantom uno has a pretty high standover height for me. I tried the crosscheck in 54 and it was close but there was still room to bring the bike up and down, but the fantom has an extra .7 inches.
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The Kilo WT has plenty of room for wide tires, fenders and a rack. I have a 700x32c tire in front and a 700x35c tire in the rear. I'm very satisfied with mine, and run it both as a SS and a FG.
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I read that it was difficult to put rack/fenders on (i can do w/out the rack, but fenders are a must), so the SR is out. I'd consider the cross check or nature boy, but I'm leaning towards the cheaper BD options.
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Well, full fenders can be installed on the SR with P-clips on the fork legs and seat stays, but it's less convenient than using the threaded eyelets and bosses on the Kilo WT. A rear rack is pretty much not possible, unless you intend to carry less than a 10 lb load on it. The same could be said of framesets like the All-City Big Block, which have clearances for wide tires, but a lack of mounts for accessories like fenders and a rack. I'd still hold off and wait for the Kilo WT to be back in stock as the best solution for your situation.
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Well, full fenders can be installed on the SR with P-clips on the fork legs and seat stays, but it's less convenient than using the threaded eyelets and bosses on the Kilo WT. A rear rack is pretty much not possible, unless you intend to carry less than a 10 lb load on it. The same could be said of framesets like the All-City Big Block, which have clearances for wide tires, but a lack of mounts for accessories like fenders and a rack. I'd still hold off and wait for the Kilo WT to be back in stock as the best solution for your situation.
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So I can put rear rack on the wt? And would you recommend the wt as a commuter over the uno? I'm guessing it will be faster and more meant for the road. Also, I prefer a slightly lower gear- less resistance but I don't mind pedaling a little faster for that aerobic workout.
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