Frame:
55cm Kilo Stripper (bikeisland.com)
Fork/Headset:
Mercier / unbranded 1" threadless (stock)
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Lasko / Shimano
Pedals:
Welgo Magnesium sealed / ReLoad straps
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
16t Dura Ace / 46t Lasko
Saddle/Seatpost:
Fizik Arione / Syncros
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Alex to Formula Hub / Kenda Kaliente
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Alex to Formula Hub / Kenda Kaliente
More Info:
Needed a commuter bike I could lock up and not worry too much about. Most parts came from my spare parts bin. You can't beat the quality/geometry of the frame for the price. Stoked on this budget build but sold to start a new commuter project.
Added by dietrootbeer. Last updated almost 10 years ago.
As of almost 10 years ago, dietrootbeer has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
18 Comments
awesome bike man! say, how tall are you? i want to get a kilo and that seat height is just what I like!
Posted almost 10 years ago
Hey thanks. I'm exactly 6ft with shoes on. I'm all torso though.
Posted almost 10 years ago
I'm ordering the same frame this weekend, and I can't wait to start this commuter build! Great work! Did the frameset come with a headset and seat collar from Bike Island?
Posted almost 10 years ago
thanks man! you definitely wont be disappointed, the quality/ride of these frames for the price is second to none. And yes mine came with the headset and collar. The headset seems pretty cheap though and is kinda finicky (might just be mine though). Good luck on the build
Posted almost 10 years ago
I didn't know if it came with one or not, so i ordered a 1" threadless Tange for $22 shipped. Cant beat that for a sealed 1"! Lol I posted a thread asking for a great commuter frame and everyone said to just build a road conversion, and that Kilos were garbage... I'm not risking it with a low bb shell and short dropouts, especially for commuting. And realistically, I'm not going to know the difference between a Reynolds 520 vs some other "high end" Columbus tubing on an old roadie.
Posted almost 10 years ago
Either way, getting the better headset was a good call. I just read your thread and wow people on here have some serious piss poor attitudes. Kilo's are great. Its a commuter, so why are people going on about it needing to be "nicer". I like the idea of it being a $200 frame because if someone walks off with it its really not that big of a deal. Plus the materials, quality and geometry are better than 99% of the SS frames within the same price range. Of course there are better frames out there but that defeats the purpose. I think you made a good choice.
Posted almost 10 years ago
No idea. I don't see it being any less durable than the next steel bike, and it's just meant to be solid and reliable. Haha I wouldnt say not that big of a deal, because I would still be pissed. But I'd feel much more comfortable leaving it locked for a few hours in Toronto rather than my Colossi. Geo looks great, I love the lugging and the paint of the black magic. State, PF, ZF and the endless other's are all going to be hi tens at that price range. Anyways, thanks for the input. Maybe i'll see you if you're ever riding up here!
Posted almost 10 years ago
dont get me wrong, I'd be bummed if someone snagged it but when you have bikes that arent replacable with seats that coast as much as this whole build did... the thought of this one walking off doesnt seem so bad haha
Posted almost 10 years ago
i've been wanting to get one with this paint job for the longest but haven't been able to justify buying another of the same frame. even though i like these frames so much. I love it, man! the decals are an awesome choice i say, too.
Posted about 10 years ago
The paint looks great, definitely reminiscent of some njs paint jobs I've seen. It's funny, I actually just took the decals off since I'm gonna commuting on this thing more now that winter is in full effect here.
Posted about 10 years ago
Isn't the point of the stripper to not have decals? The kilos are a great value
Posted over 10 years ago
The point is to come without the decals under the clear coat, giving you more options.
Posted over 10 years ago
Mercier bikes are great i miss mine! They are the best priced quality bikes around compared to state and all those other junk bikes.
Posted over 10 years ago
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55cm, black-magic, fixed-gear, kilo, kilo-tt, mercier, reynolds-521, stripper, track-bike
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KNL says:
Can't wait to pick this up Friday! It's crazy that I've been eyeing this build for a while now, and you just happened to be selling just about everything I need, as well as living relatively close.
Posted almost 10 years ago