Previously the Samba bike, now the Serpent.
Frame:
2007 Mercier Kilo TT
Fork/Headset:
cinelli/king
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
origin8 ultim8/ sram rival
Pedals:
MKS
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Soma 17t
Saddle/Seatpost:
turbo/thomson
Brakes:
105 sometimes
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
b43
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
b43
Accessories:
flossin'
More Info:
parted out 11/1/11, traded for a road frame.
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Added by charlie. Last updated almost 13 years ago.
As of about 13 years ago, charlie has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
33 Comments
did you strip the anodizing from the cxp30's? what did you use?
Posted about 13 years ago
no the cxp30s were sold on the visp. i stripped the paint off the dp18s with paint stripper.
Posted about 13 years ago
these pictures are amazing and very sweet ride I love that shade of green
Posted over 13 years ago
great photography!
Posted over 13 years ago
Thanks! The only thing I like more than taking pictures of bikes is --riding bikes--!!! I was attempting mad wheelies yesterday; there is photographic evidence. I will work on obtaining it.
Posted over 13 years ago
how do you like the Zoncolan? Was thinking of picking one up, but online reviews have not been to favorable of it...
Posted over 13 years ago
i like it a lot actually. i have it on my cross bike right now and i had it on my visp for a while and it rides really great once you get it positioned right.
Posted over 13 years ago
I envy this color... My leader is the closest I think I'll get to such a nice green color.
Posted over 13 years ago
Hi, I liked the incarnation in the triptychon with the scale most. Really beautiful photo work and collages by the way.
Posted over 13 years ago
thanks! i did too but the headset died.
i think i'm done with this bike. i will build it up one last time and either sell it or put it in storage. i'm moving on soon.
Posted over 13 years ago
Dude, your bike has gone through so many transformations...it seems like a different bike every time I see a new pic. Awesome bike.
Posted about 14 years ago
Yeah, but this is the end of the line. It's going to stay like this until it's no longer a bike.
And this time i mean it, ha!
I kinda want to kick myself when I think of all the changes I've made over a three year timespan. It's literally looked like a dozen different bikes.
Posted about 14 years ago
well i lied. ha. now i'm working on changing the headset and crankset if not relacing some zipps for track use.
or i might just buy a new bike for the zipps. hooray income.
Posted almost 14 years ago
Kilo's are great! It was my first track bike, never regretted it. Ride it tons man! Enjoy.
Posted about 14 years ago
Photos
mashcier says:
what is the exact color of the bike? love the mix with silver.
Posted almost 13 years ago
charlie says:
TIGER Drylac powdercoat "Sparkle Granny Smith" green. it's a two-stage dormant powdercoat that, because of the way the two stages interact, looks deep and glossy like paint does. Tiger is a huge powder supplier so they should be available through many industrial coat suppliers.
Posted almost 13 years ago
mashcier says:
the color really stands out. i love it. might be thinking of painting my frame soon, so i'm getting some ideas. this color is at the top right now.
Posted over 12 years ago