Mercier Kilo TT

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Frame / Size / Year:
60cm Mercier Kilo TT

Handlebars / Stem:
Swobo Sanchez bars/grips; ZOOM stem.

Fork / Headset:
Mercier Kilo TT fork; FSA Roller Bearing headseat.

Front Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
2008 Vuelta Team Track

Rear Wheel / Hub / Rim / Tire:
2008 Vuelta Team Track

Crankset / Bottom Bracket:
TruVativ Touro cranks, 48t chainring; Sealed Cartridge 103mm bottom bracket.

Saddle / Seat Post:
Kashimax Aero saddle; Kalin Micro Adjust seat post.

Pedals / Chain:
Power Grips pedals/straps; KMC Z410 chain.

Gearing / Chainring / Misc.:
Surly 17t cog/Surly lockring; Cane Creek Crosstop lever/Cane Creek SCR-3 caliper

Notes:

This was purchased to replace my orange Nishiki International which was sold for funds a few months back.

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your stem

Submitted by hella tight on 12/02/2008.

is that the threaded stem adapter so you can run a threadless stem?

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No, it's a ControlTECH

Submitted by iamtim on 02/09/2009.

No, it's a ControlTECH threaded stem.

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blue & green

Submitted by zip on 08/04/2008.

the blue and green looks great -- nice work!

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i apologize first of all because i am writing with a question...i just had my first and only fixie stolen and as most people who start riding fixed, i am addicted. i am simply going to purchase a tt, and i would just like some help with sizing. i think a 60cm would work...i am 6'2'', 175 lbs, long legs, long arms. 34 in Levi's. could you help me out? the geometry on cyclesmercier was a bit confusing.
beautiful bike. thanks.

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be careful with the cm

Submitted by morethanwords777 on 02/11/2009.

be careful with the cm sizing. they actually run bigger than they say on bikes direct, for example a 53 on the site is in actuality 56 when you actually get on the bike, which is something i've noticed.

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(Sorry, was AFK for a

Submitted by iamtim on 02/03/2008.

(Sorry, was AFK for a while...)

Sizing isn't really a thing you can get answered over a comment on Velospace. I'm just under 6'3" and weigh *cough,cough* and the 60cm is perfect for me.

You might want to check BikeForums.net and Sheldon Brown's site for more comprehensive sizing information. You could also go to a FLBS to get a sizing, and then buy the TT from that. Heh, although that kinda sucks for the FLBS guys... "Hey, can you size me up so I can buy the right size bike somewhere else?" :D

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sizing

Submitted by zip on 07/15/2008.

I'm just shy of 6'3" as well, and I've found my 57cm kilo to feel pretty good. I'd be a little nervous of making the jump to 60cm, having ridden older conversions with short top tubes in the past.

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cog/gearing

Submitted by sixfive on 09/20/2007.

I'm struggling a *little* with the stock 48/16 gearing on some hills near my house (makes my knees a little sore). How much difference was there when you switch to the 17t cog? Was it really noticeable?

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A little change does make a difference

Submitted by neutron_bob on 04/02/2009.

I've got 2 fixed pistas, one is 48x16 and the other I changed to 44x16 for around town and you really can feel a difference.

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(Sorry, I've been AFK for a

Submitted by iamtim on 02/03/2008.

(Sorry, I've been AFK for a while...)

Believe it or not, the difference was definitely noticeable when I went to the 17t cog. I still wouldn't try to take it up Alp D'Huez or something, but 46/17 works for me.

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powergrips

Submitted by sixfive on 08/28/2007.

So how are the Powergrips workin for you?

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I...

Submitted by iamtim on 08/28/2007.

LOVE 'em. They feel WAY more secure -- to me -- than have any standard clips-n-straps I've used, which includes the stock Kilo TT pedals, a set of Shimano 600 track pedals, and a set of MKS Sylvans with metal MKS clips.

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glad to hear it, my friend

Submitted by sixfive on 08/29/2007.

glad to hear it, my friend had them on his mountain bike like 15 years ago and they seemed pretty nice. I think I might pick some up..

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