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08-05-16 | 08:35 AM

#801

iamtim

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla

Of all the Kilo TTs in the world, I can count the number of times I've seen someone riding one or locked up somewhere in the past 7 years on one hand.

That's what I'm saying. From everything you read around here, there should be tidal waves of Kilo TTs rolling down the street, but I never actually see any "in the wild", except for mine.

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla

We actually have a 'NO KILO TTS' sign at the shop

Aww, man. I was really looking forward to taking the train down to San Diego one day to ride around, with a plan to stop by the shop.

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08-05-16 | 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2

The most popular fixed gear here is from SE, either the Lager or the Draft. Few local guys on Langsters, and then one guy on an FTP, and my Felt. We kind of stick out like sore thumbs here.

The SE Draft is utter garbage. I know this for a fact because I have one. It's the only bike in my stable that I wouldn't feel bad about if it were stolen.

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08-05-16 | 11:22 AM

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I don't have one and I wouldn't buy one, but I'd ride this:

And this:

There are way worse starter FGSS bikes out there for sure.

08-05-16 | 04:07 PM

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Kilo TT... Kilo TT... Kilo TT...

08-05-16 | 11:40 PM

#805

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie

The SE Draft is utter garbage. I know this for a fact because I have one. It's the only bike in my stable that I wouldn't feel bad about if it were stolen.

Oh I know it is. Friend of mine had one before.

08-06-16 | 08:28 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by iamtim

Aww, man. I was really looking forward to taking the train down to San Diego one day to ride around, with a plan to stop by the shop.

That's fine, as long as your bike stays outside.

08-06-16 | 08:44 AM

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There's a bike shop here that won't let corgies in or near the shop haha

08-06-16 | 10:13 AM

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Weird hearing about the lack of Kilo TTs in your necks of the woods. Any given day in Philly I see at least one or two. Even been seeing a good amount of WTs pop up.

08-07-16 | 09:30 PM

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Pista Sei Giorni a little beaten up with an ugly stick:

08-08-16 | 07:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Scrodzilla

That's fine, as long as your bike stays outside.

Harsh!

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08-08-16 | 10:29 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TenSpeedV2

The most popular fixed gear here is from SE, either the Lager or the Draft.
Few local guys on Langsters, and then one guy on an FTP, and my Felt. We kind of stick out like sore thumbs here.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie

The SE Draft is utter garbage. I know this for a fact because I have one.
It's the only bike in my stable that I wouldn't feel bad about if it were stolen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamtim

Harsh!

This should make your eyes hurt ...

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08-08-16 | 11:35 PM

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I always secretly liked the Kilo OS.

08-09-16 | 05:46 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by seau grateau

I always secretly liked the Kilo OS.

So, you are a closet Kilo OS lover ?

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Dcv

I'd like to think i have as much money as brains.

I see the light at the end of the tunnel, but the tunnel keeps getting longer - me

08-09-16 | 10:44 AM

#814

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Originally Posted by seau grateau

I always secretly liked the Kilo OS.

Me too. They still have the frame and fork set at Bike Island. I keep going over there and looking at it longingly.

And I would totally rock one of those P.K. Ripper fixed frames. Probably out of reminiscence for the BMX days of my youth, heh.

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08-09-16 | 11:07 AM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by TejanoTrackie

So, you are a closet Kilo OS lover ?

"Lover" is a bit strong.

Quote:

Originally Posted by iamtim

And I would totally rock one of those P.K. Ripper fixed frames. Probably out of reminiscence for the BMX days of my youth, heh.

Just be careful you don't snap it in half.

08-15-16 | 12:47 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by seau grateau

Just be careful you don't snap it in half.

Oh, are they crazy weak or something?

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08-15-16 | 01:05 PM

#817

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Quote:

Originally Posted by iamtim

Oh, are they crazy weak or something?

I knew a rider who broke one in half several years ago, and saw a few more instances of the same thing on the web. Probably not a real concern unless you're jumping down stairsets and such with it, but...

08-15-16 | 01:21 PM

#818

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Ouch !

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Quote:

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I'd like to think i have as much money as brains.

I see the light at the end of the tunnel, but the tunnel keeps getting longer - me

09-30-16 | 03:28 PM

#819

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some interesting stuff going on here in the Minneapolis Fixed Gear/Singlespeed Scene (TM)

dude with the red bike must have broken a LOT of chains i guess....

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