I've heard great things about the Kilo TT Pro, Fuji Feather, and the State Contender, but I don't know what would be best for me. Buy brakes + levers I know the TT might not be better than the Mark V but I like the colors/chrome dropouts a lot. It is a 50cm frame, Kilo TT Stripper (Chrome) - Total weight - 9,051g (19.95 lbs). While researching the Kilo TT before I bought mine, I couldn't find an accurate weight. What are your thoughts? Kilo TT owner and MN commuter here (few others around these parts as well) I run 25c Gatorskins most of the year and then switch the rear to a 28c Randonneur for more traction back there when there's snow on the ground, and this set up's gotten me through three winters so far. +234g for rear brake +76g for the plastic chain guard no one uses Reynolds makes their 520 steel from Custom Butted, Multishaped and tapered 4130 Chromoly.
I don't know much so that's why I'm coming to reddit for help.
I'm a typical college kid that has just begun to get into fixed gear bikes. Since aftermarket parts are starting to come in today, I thought I'd weigh the stock setup for future inquiries. Track frames made from Reynolds 520 steel.
Mercier Kilo TT Fast, Simple, Classic - Now with Threadless headset and stem Extremely limited shipment of these fun, durable and versatile fixed gear track bikes. I'm looking to spend about $500 on the bike and I'm also planning on making many upgrades to the bike I choose. Mercier Kilo TT Deluxe Extremely limited shipment of these fun, durable and versatile fixed gear track bikes. If we don't know the conflict we really can't help resolve it. The cheapest is the Mark V at 199 with the TT and Rum Runner coming in close to 250, but I'm not sure how it compares with something like a Pake. The Kilo TT is a track bike with steep angles and tight clearances. I don't have the Feather in my geometry spreadsheet so can't comment off hand, but we really need your take on this. Custom flat crown Track fork. The Kilo WT is a Surly Steamroller clone and as such is a much slacker bike - an urban SS/fixie. I have a kilo TT pro and a rum runner. Track frames made from Reynolds 520 steel. We are blowing these out for Mercier as a special promotional deal. Reynolds makes their 520 steel from Custom Butted, Multishaped and tapered 4130 Chromoly. VERSATILE FEATURES Drilled for front and rear brakes.