Frame:
Mercier Kilo TT
Fork/Headset:
Mercier
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Sugino 48t
Pedals:
Look Keo Classics
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
DuraAce 16t cog and DuraAce lockring
Derailleurs/Shifters:
none
Saddle/Seatpost:
San Marco Ponza / Kalloy black seatpost
Brakes:
none
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H+Son TB14/Panaracer Pasella 700x25 or Mavic Aksium/Panaracer Pasella 700x23 for running a front brake
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H+Son TB14/Panaracer Pasella 700x25
Accessories:
Surly Tuggnut
Bike History
Click a link below to see past stages of this bike.
Current Stage Info:
Panaracer Pasela 700x25 front and rear added.
Added by ClubofStars. Last updated over 11 years ago.
As of over 11 years ago, ClubofStars has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
Latest 29 Comments
what made you get rid of this one?
Posted over 11 years ago
Actually I still have it. I listed it as gone because I was trying to sell it, but not having any luck. It's currently being transformed into my work commuter with a front disc brake conversion and fenders haha.
Posted over 11 years ago
now you can answer this question with "i traded it to you, dude." haha
Posted over 11 years ago
heh. i need to hurry up and get the flite rolling. need to get it to a shop to see whats wrong with the bb.
Posted over 11 years ago
hey, where did you get this frame from? i'm looking really hard to purchase one just like it.
Posted over 11 years ago
and please tell me how you set up your stem/spacers, did you use a shim for the stem and what size spacers did you use 1 inch or 1 1/8?
Posted over 11 years ago
Depending on the size and color you want I picked mine up here: http://www.bikesdirect.com/products/mer... . They sell out a lot but restock just as often so they just happened to have a black one in my size when I was looking. To be honest I almost sold this bike before I even pulled it out of the box because I saw something else I wanted instead while waiting for this one to be delivered lol. Kinda glad I kept it now.
Posted over 11 years ago
As far as the stem - yes I bought a Thomson specfic shim to convert 1" to 1 and 1/8" to work with the X2 stem. I had a cheap shim but it had a lip on it that was causing problems with the spacers. Depending on how much steerer tube you chop off you'll need to keep the 1" spacers underneath the stem and have the 1 and 1/8" spacers above ALONG with a 1&1/8" stem cap. That part I just learned lol.
Posted over 11 years ago
thanks a lot! I actually bought myself a KHS flite 100 frame and have been building it up and have been trying to figure out how i want to set up my stem. i keep referring back to this so i appreciate the info man!
Posted over 11 years ago
oh nice, I like it! I left you a comment. Only 1" stem I really like is the Cinelli Alter, but they arent cheap for a common sized one. FWIW I havent had any issues with the Thomson stem/shim combo on mine.
Posted over 11 years ago
Sweet bike bro.
Posted over 11 years ago
Thank you. I see we have similar builds going. Yours looks great too.
Posted over 11 years ago
have you thought about using cotton bar tape to wrap your bars instead of grips?
but i have a friend who uses some black oury grips on his pepper bars.
i'm just saying if it's hard on your wrist then you should look at doing something with them.
but i keep coming back and looking at this thing. i think it's my favorite kilo on here. i love the tb14's
Posted over 11 years ago
Actually I just put some foam bar tape on there and they feel a lot better, although I have yet to test them out on a ride. I was thinking of maybe getting some clear track grips too. I'll post some updates soon.
And thanks for the compliments. I didnt expect it to turn out so good, but I am totally loving it. I may swap out the crankset soon too.
Posted over 11 years ago
yeah i noticed the crankset!
i was thinking you'd choose a different ratio. i'm using the typical 48/17
you could even just get a different chain ring because i don't think there's anything bad about the messenger crankset.
i rode with 44/16 for a long time and it's not terrible but it's just a little bit too easy and doesnt have that many skid patches.
Posted over 11 years ago
youve basically inspired me to get that frame for new next build haha
Posted over 11 years ago
Haha glad to hear. its a fun bike for what it is. I was thinking of maybe just swapping out cranksets with my kilo TT Pro (check my other bike) as it has a 48t sprocket. the 44t is definitely a little too small, but I was just trying to work with the parts I had sitting around.
Posted over 11 years ago
you could probably just use the other chainring and keep those arms and bb. i'm pretty sure theyre both 130 bolt pattern?
Posted over 11 years ago
Was thinking that as well. I need to take a look and see. I kinda like how the arms on the TT Pro look more than the RD2s and I'm planning to sell the Pro so I need to make a decision soon.
Posted over 11 years ago
you like that chainring dont you? are you gonna try to get a 17t cog?
Posted over 11 years ago
Actually the 3.0:1 ratio isnt that bad. definitely harder for skid stopping though. I broke out of my clips while trying to slow down this morning on the way to work on a downhill and needless to say I almost died lol.
Posted over 11 years ago
yeah switching from 44/16 to 48/17 was really hard to skid for about a week until my legs built up a little bit.
Posted over 11 years ago
Photos
JSTEWART304 says:
Proper kilo
Posted almost 11 years ago
ClubofStars says:
Thanks man!
Posted almost 11 years ago