This was my first fixed gear, and it's been great to me. It's stiffer and tighter-geometry than my other bikes, which is nice at times.
Frame:
Mercier Kilo TT
Fork/Headset:
Merciert Kilo TT/Cane Creek
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
Black Sugino RD/Unknown
Pedals:
MKS Sylvan Road pedals, MKS Steel clips (large), makeshift MKS NJS single straps (a double strap cut in half)
Drivetrain/Cog/Chainring/Chain:
Milwaukee 17-tooth cog/Sugino Messenger 46-tooth chainring/KMC "Drop Buster" 510hx chain
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle Italia Turbo (perforated) saddle/Thomson Elite seatpost
Brakes:
Tektro dual-pivot front brake
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Red-anodized Velocity Deep-V 36h/Formula Hub/Continental Gatorskin (700x23)
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
Black Velocity Aerohead/Dura-Ace High Flange Hub/Contintental Gatorskin (700x23)
Accessories:
Planet Bike Superflash light
More Info:
Most of the frame is covered in industrial Sharpie, which sadly doesn't hold up as well as I'd hoped it would.
Added by Coomer. Last updated over 14 years ago.
As of over 15 years ago, Coomer has indicated that they no longer own this bike.
56 Comments
Did you do a clear coat or anything over the sharpie? How easily does it come off? Thinking of doing something like this
Posted over 11 years ago
No I didn't. I think the chemicals in a clear coat would damage the Sharpie and make the ink run. So I just left it, and the Sharpie doesn't hold up very well. What does work a lot better are paint pens. On more recent projects I've used Molotow paint markers with much better success.
Posted over 11 years ago
oh man, and the cream kilo was mine as well ...RIP, but a new build awaits, can't wait. diggin' the sharpie work coomer ...straight personality!
Posted over 14 years ago
i love it!!! im still reppin your sticks althought i might change out my forks!
Posted about 15 years ago
Awesome! Let me know if you run out and I can send more! I'm trying to get the word out as much as possible and get the site to grow massively!
Posted about 15 years ago
sweet i moved so ill send the new adress if i do... thanks again i love my stickers!
Posted about 15 years ago
i want that effin sticker!!!!!
Posted about 15 years ago
It was just some stick on letters that I bought somewhere. I lined them up with masking tape to get it straight.
Posted about 15 years ago
whats your carb of choice?
Posted about 15 years ago
Ooh that's a tough one...probably candy, donuts, baked goods like cakes, or anything loaded with sugar. :-p
Posted about 15 years ago
OHHH I know this bike. I have seen this on BF. I loved this one.
Posted over 15 years ago
The sharpie art is so awesome man. You do it yourself?
Posted over 15 years ago
Thanks man, I did do it myself...it took a while but turned out well. :-)
Posted over 15 years ago
damn, i definitely would've bought this if i'd have seen it earlier. if the new owner wants to sell it, i'll buy for sure.
Posted over 15 years ago
I ended up selling it for $450 with a different saddle, stock chainring, and a Suzue/Mavic wheelset.
Posted over 15 years ago
nice. if you talk to that guy again, tell him i'll buy it from him for a little more. he can make a profit.
Posted over 15 years ago
dude i just noticed your rear wheel has a dura ace hub :D
we are running the same brake setup :)
Posted over 15 years ago
Yep, gotta love Dura Ace. I have a Deep V front with the same hub, but it's non machined and wouldn't work so well with my brake. ;-)
Posted over 15 years ago
I don't know if you tried but...I'm using non machined with my brake. For some reason the brake pad wears down SUPER fast...is it just the stock pad or does it have something to do with the fact that its not machined haha
Posted over 15 years ago
My only experience with brakes on a non-machined rim was that it made a horrible squealing noise. I machined the rim and the noise stopped completely.
Posted over 15 years ago
i like you Frame,In particular, is you hand-painted,so cool!i like it!!!
Posted over 15 years ago
the off-white is a great look. i'm not so into the red components, but the black rear wheel is sharp!
Posted over 15 years ago
wow, sweet bike! i like the site too, btw. only been on here a day and its way better than velospace.
Posted over 15 years ago
Thanks for the comments man. Glad people are liking the bike and the site. :-)
Posted over 15 years ago
Sweet bike. Does the front wheel on this one match the one on the other bike of yours? Sharpie art is NICE. That's gotta be tough to do on a frame.
Posted over 15 years ago
Yeah, it does match the other bike...and thanks for the comments...it was tough but I'm happy with the end result.
Posted over 15 years ago
This site kicks ass! I'm off to do some long distance biking and some getting lost.
Posted over 15 years ago
how do you like the pro? i know a few people with the normal kilo...any major difference?
Posted over 15 years ago
I like it a lot! It's the exact same frame as the regular Kilos, just has different cranks and stock wheels on it...and a brake. The main reason I went with the pro is I wanted the cream color, lol. ;-)
Posted over 15 years ago
It sucks trying to keep up with that beast on a bmx...but sick website bro, very cool.
Posted over 15 years ago
btw, i'm thinking of running 46/17 myself, what do you think of it? i'm currently using 48/17...
Posted over 15 years ago
I really like it. It's perfect for the hills in Seattle. If I lived somewhere flatter, I'd probably run something with more gear-inches though.
Posted over 15 years ago
wow your bike is sick! anyways, i got electrical tape and taped that bish up :D
Posted over 15 years ago
very nice! your drawings reminded me whytheluckystiff:
http://whytheluckystiff.net/
The most original fixie i've seen in months, congrats :-)
Posted over 15 years ago
Photos
Deluxe says:
Dope drawings dude
Posted about 9 years ago