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General: Mercier Kilo TT Sizing Help

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    • CommentAuthorTVG4292
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2009
     
    I've heard that the Mercier bikes run big. I'm about 5'11" at 17 years old and I'm not sure which size frame to get. I also want the bike to last me through college, should I get something between 50cm to like 56cm?
    • CommentAuthorTVG4292
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2009
     
    I've also heard the bikes direct sells knock off bikes, is that true? How would I get a true Mercier for that price?
    • CommentAuthorOtto Rax
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2009
     
    get the 56cm if they run big, i can't verify. even from BD, it will be a true mercier, my gf got hers from them a couple years back, but it is every bit mercier
    • CommentAuthorTVG4292
    • CommentTimeFeb 25th 2009
     
    How's the clearance with the pedals and the wheels? I've heard that might be an issue.
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    merciers are not the originals just so you know
    they are taiwanese shop frames , that being said my main fix is a kilo tt and i love it
    • CommentAuthoradriano
    • CommentTimeMar 15th 2009
     
    these merciers share only the name with the renown french marque and are built in taiwan but are of high quality. try to ride a 56 of another frame and see how that feels. a kilo 53 will fit similarly to this, and that would be my best guess for you. i really enjoyed building up my kilo, and i couldnt be more happy with it. i hope you order up soon as i believe there will be a price hike.
    • CommentAuthorTVG4292
    • CommentTimeMar 15th 2009
     
    i just got a 53 and i love it! thanks for all your help you guys. after i switch out some of the stock parts, ill post some pics
    • CommentAuthoradriano
    • CommentTimeMar 15th 2009
     
    Posted By: TVG4292after i switch out some of the stock parts,


    thats not a necessity. just put some quality miles in and enjoy yourself!
    • CommentAuthorvdubug
    • CommentTimeMay 3rd 2009
     
    hmm i was thinking of getting one myself- and yea i read they do run a little bigger. i'm 6'1-6'2 but a 57 (which some forums recommend for my size) sounds a bit small. sigh. So, grab a 57 or a 60?
    • CommentAuthortstadum
    • CommentTimeMay 3rd 2009
     
    Grab the 57, I am the exactly the same height as you and I ride the 57 and I love it. Should fit you perfectly.
    • CommentAuthorvdubug
    • CommentTimeMay 3rd 2009
     
    excellent. tyvm sir.
    • CommentAuthorkreambeast
    • CommentTimeJun 21st 2009
     
    i'm 5'8 and I ride my friends peugeot 54 which suits me best, whats a similar size to that? will a mercier kilo tt 53 be fine? or smaller? cause i heard they run big
    • CommentAuthorthe rabbi
    • CommentTimeJun 21st 2009
     
    51 would be best.
    • CommentAuthorkreambeast
    • CommentTimeJun 21st 2009
     
    and is bikedirect legit?
    • CommentAuthorjaykob
    • CommentTimeJun 21st 2009
     
    bikesdirect is legit as far as i know. a couple friends of mine have purchased complete bikes from there. although they sent one of my friends the wrong size twice in a row... so they might be morons. bikeisland.com has just the frame sets with no decals for $199 as well. i dont know of anywhere else to get mercers.
    • CommentAuthorkreambeast
    • CommentTimeJun 22nd 2009
     
    so a 53 from mercier is like a 56?
    • CommentAuthorthe rabbi
    • CommentTimeJun 22nd 2009
     
    Posted By: kreambeastso a 53 from mercier is like a 56?
    yes.
    • CommentAuthorkreambeast
    • CommentTimeJun 22nd 2009
     
    tyvm
    • CommentAuthorkreambeast
    • CommentTimeJun 22nd 2009
     
    they dont have a 51, so a 50 would be fine right?
    • CommentAuthorthe rabbi
    • CommentTimeJun 22nd 2009 edited
     
    yes, it has a 53cm st
    • CommentAuthorkreambeast
    • CommentTimeJun 22nd 2009
     
    so i'm debating between the windsor or mercier, if i get the windsor would i get a 50cm or a regular 54cm? this will be my first ever fixed gear bike so i'm asking alot of questions cause i dont wanna have the hassle of returning it and such
    • CommentAuthorkreambeast
    • CommentTimeJun 22nd 2009
     
    and which would be better on the long run?

    khs=mercier
    fuji=windsor
    • CommentAuthorthe rabbi
    • CommentTimeJun 23rd 2009
     
    i like the wheels on the windsor. i feel like a lot of people replace them less because of their higher quality. and the windsor comes with brakes. always a plus for a first time rider.
    • CommentAuthorkreambeast
    • CommentTimeJun 23rd 2009
     
    k thanks, i mean i would upgrade some parts in the near future and so..... but i would go w/ a original 54cm on the windsor right?
    • CommentAuthorthe rabbi
    • CommentTimeJun 23rd 2009 edited
     
    i would say the 54 would be okay; maybe even the 52. it's better the bike be a little bit smaller than a little bit too big. the top tube lenght is 54cm on the 52cm.
    • CommentAuthorkreambeast
    • CommentTimeJun 23rd 2009
     
    your a life saver
    • CommentAuthorjakerock
    • CommentTimeJun 23rd 2009
     
    WTF? Kilo's arent off by 3cm! Measure your damn inseam and check it against the standover on the sizing chart!
    The sizing chart is exactly what the bike is!
    • CommentAuthorthe rabbi
    • CommentTimeJun 24th 2009
     
    merciers are measured center-to-center. windsor/motobecanes are measured center-to-top. and there's a whole lot more to do with bike fit than standover height.

    so, yes, the sizing is off by 3cm.

    do your homework.

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