General: How to bomb proof your bike

I'm pretty sure this is a dumb question but what exactly are the main things you should do to your bike to make it bomb proof? Right now I have a full stock Kilo TT but I'm gonna build it up. What do you guys suggest?

haha thats actually exactly what i was thinking, thats why i thought itd be a dumb question but thank you

Easy tiger.



By "bomb proof" I think he means making it stronger. There is a difference in quality between products, I think it would be pointless to spend a bunch of money when you're not starting with something "bomb proof" to begin with. I'm sure it's a fine bike, ride it until something breaks then replace it.

heavier wheels with more spokes (36) and high flange hubs should hold up fairly well. You can help by trying to land "gently", both wheels at the same time to distribute some of the force. Unless you are jumping ramps or riding down stairs, a set of 32, or 36 hole weinmanns should do the job for the least amount of money(ebay). I highly doubt your frame is going to break. Nothing is bomb proof, so do your part to avoid bombs.

thanks you guys, i cant bar spin with the fork i have now, should i get a straight fork or a smaller tire? or even both? its not a priority though

Posted By: HonestlyItwasnothingEasy tiger.


By "bomb proof" I think he means making it stronger. There is a difference in quality between products, I think it would be pointless to spend a bunch of money when you're not starting with something "bomb proof" to begin with. I'm sure it's a fine bike, ride it until something breaks then replace it.

I wasn't trying to be rude, just saying that a response like what you first posted isn't helpful at all without clarifying what the original poster was asking. I just hope we're trying to keep it friendly and helpful to anyone that posts and not make them feel unwelcome. Looking at your bike page you seem like a very knowledge and experienced person in cycling. I'm sure others could learn a lot from you possibly.

Posted By: TVG4292haha thats actually exactly what i was thinking, thats why i thought itd be a dumb question but thank you

There are no dumb questions that's what we're here for.

I think just as ewurl and greg addressed, look at the things people doing what you plan on doing break the most. But out of common sense, I would think the things that make direct contact and have to take the initial impact of the land such as the wheels and hubs are a good place to start.

Just know that the Kilo TT's, like most track bikes, weren't meant to be jumped but ridden at speed. I think you can only try to fortify your parts as best you can and ride it out mate.

Wrap your bike in lead so it's invulnerable to radioactive fallout from a nuclear bomb.

Sealed bearings, Sugino 75s, 36h Open Pros, brakes so you don't crash and screw it up, steel bead commuter tires (thick, beastly, like 28c), Steel bars, all that good stuff.