Cheap, fun, even though it's a Mercier I enjoy it.
Frame:
53cm Mercier Kilo TT Pro (Reynolds 520)
Fork/Headset:
Lugged Mercier+Cane Creek
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino RD2
Pedals:
MKS GR-9+MKS clips+MKS Fit A NJS straps
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Sugino 48t+19t EAI+Ben's Cycle lockring+KMC D101 Devil
Saddle/Seatpost:
San Marco Rolls+Thomson Elite
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Radial laced Novatec+Alex Crostini R1.1+Continental Gator Skin
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Novatec+Alex Crostini R1.1+Continental Gatorskin
Added by steelisreal. Last updated over 14 years ago.
10 Comments
How do you like the KMC 101 devil? It's the most economically priced track chain I can afford. Does it provide a smooth ride worth the $?
Posted over 15 years ago
And sweet flippin bike. I've got a kilo tt in the works and it's killing me not to have it finished yet.
Posted over 15 years ago
Thanks man, I really love this bike, they're great bikes. I have both an Izumi chain (on my IRO) and this (KMC D101 Devil) and i'll say that the Devil is louder, but it's a great looking chain and you can tell it's beefy and strong. I'd recommend this or the KMC K710, they're only $10.45 SHIPPED on Tree Fort Bikes (http://www.treefortbikes.com/226_333222...) I hear that chain is amazing for the price. I'll be picking a few of them up to have in my parts bin as spares.
Posted over 15 years ago
To add to what steelisreal says, the 710 is amazing for the price. I've run them on several of my bikes and I find they stretch less than anything else I've tried, including Izumi and HKK NJS-approved chains. Definitely a bit noisier and heavier, but totally worth it for the strength.
Posted over 15 years ago
Coomer has got it, it's a little heavier, but in all honesty it's not a big deal, and at $10.45 shipped, it's an amazing value. Plus it looks great, being black/silver. I'll be getting a few like i said, much better value than my Izumi I'm running.
Posted over 15 years ago
I will try the 710 at some point. I got impatient and bought the 101 before you told me it was noisy. Damn! But I will give the 101 a chance. One more week and my Kilo will be up and running.
Posted over 15 years ago
Looks good! I had the exact same bike and liked it a lot!
Posted over 15 years ago
Thanks, for a cheap bike it really is not bad at all. I love it a lot. With the sale of my '93 Cannondale, I'm trying to find a Bridgestone like yours, I just can't seem to locate one in my size and good condition.
Posted over 15 years ago
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charlie says:
how long does it take you to skid through gatorskins? my ginger bank account limits me to zaffiros.
Posted over 13 years ago
steelisreal says:
I'm being serious, i've been running gator skins on all the bikes (listed) so right now 3 bikes (kilo, dawes (beater), and Terraferma) for 2 years, and I ride 20 miles + per day. I wanna try some Randos for my dawes for riding to and from work, but honestly I don't think I'll find a better tire.
Posted over 13 years ago