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Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
01-01-11, 07:00 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,792,012
Posted By kevinsaari

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/5313940604_fc6...

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5008/5313940604_fc60821865_z.jpg

Winter wheels.
Forum: Road Cycling
11-06-10, 05:06 PM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 574,598
Posted By kevinsaari

Thank you sir! :)

Thank you sir! :)
Forum: Road Cycling
11-05-10, 12:31 AM
Replies: 2,128
Views: 574,598
Posted By kevinsaari

So many beautiful bikes in this thread! All of my...

So many beautiful bikes in this thread! All of my bikes are steel. I love them all. Here's my road bike:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1205/5127172960_57809eecdf_z.jpg

~'99 Waterford 2200 with...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-29-10, 06:33 PM
Replies: 27,399
Views: 18,456,411
Posted By kevinsaari

Hey guys. Finally got around to taking a picture...

Hey guys. Finally got around to taking a picture of my road bike, so here she is:

http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1205/5127172960_57809eecdf_z.jpg


~'99 Waterford 2200 with Chorus 9 speed and...
Forum: Road Cycling
07-26-10, 10:12 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 865
Posted By kevinsaari

GP 4 Seasons are a nice balance between the nice...

GP 4 Seasons are a nice balance between the nice ride of GP4000's, and the puncture resistance of Gatorskins. If I were you, I'd give those a shot.
Forum: Road Cycling
10-18-09, 10:47 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By kevinsaari

Ah, thanks for the suggestion. I did some...

Ah, thanks for the suggestion. I did some searching last night (though I must admit...not very thorough searching) and did not come up with any recent postings for these bars. Thanks though!



I...
Forum: Road Cycling
10-17-09, 10:37 PM
Replies: 9
Views: 908
Posted By kevinsaari

Polished aluminum bars in modern bends?

Hey guys. I recently purchased a friend's Waterford, and it is a fantastic bike. He had a quill adapter with a threadless stem on it, but I want to go to a quill stem set-up. Partially for looks, but...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-18-09, 02:57 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,792,012
Posted By kevinsaari

Hey dudes. I'm wondering if anyone has fit 28c...

Hey dudes. I'm wondering if anyone has fit 28c Continentals on their Kilo. If so, any pictures of clearance?

I tried searching, but all I could find was Rando 28c clearance shots. They are much...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-09, 10:00 AM
Replies: 213
Views: 21,117
Posted By kevinsaari

Absolutely false statement. The stock hubs on my...

Absolutely false statement. The stock hubs on my Kilo blew out within a month. :(

Put Formulas laced to any decent rim and the Kilo will be 10x better.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-13-09, 01:49 AM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,666
Posted By kevinsaari

I understand that... Look at the pictures. There...

I understand that... Look at the pictures. There is a fixed cog and lockring on those bikes. Obviously young/inexperienced customers are going to ride the bike on the fixed side if the freewheel is...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-09, 05:46 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,666
Posted By kevinsaari

That doesn't change the fact that they are...

That doesn't change the fact that they are offering fixed gear bicycles without foot retention or brakes installed.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-09, 04:38 PM
Replies: 59
Views: 3,666
Posted By kevinsaari

I hope you realize how stupid your company looks...

I hope you realize how stupid your company looks by offering fixed gear bikes with no foot retention.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-12-09, 04:34 PM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,932
Posted By kevinsaari

The Clockwork is a better deal, IMO, than the...

The Clockwork is a better deal, IMO, than the Kilo. The Kilo frameset is nice, but the wheels that come on the complete are utter garbage. The stock wheels on the Clockwork are much nicer.

The...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-11-09, 08:25 PM
Replies: 213
Views: 21,117
Posted By kevinsaari

I agree with all of this. Burgandy, pearl white,...

I agree with all of this. Burgandy, pearl white, and maybe metallic blue would be great choices. WC stripes are really cheesy on this bike, IMHO.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-09, 09:15 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,792,012
Posted By kevinsaari

^^^ You'll need a shim to step a 1-1/8" stem...

^^^

You'll need a shim to step a 1-1/8" stem down to 1". Thomson makes these. The stock Kilo stem is 110mm long. The angle is 6*, IIRC.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-09, 12:21 AM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,649
Posted By kevinsaari

I work at a guitar shop, and I will tell you that...

I work at a guitar shop, and I will tell you that it's pretty annoying when people stand too close and watch diligently. It's a lot different if you just ask if it's cool to watch (I will always say...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-09, 11:18 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 4,788
Posted By kevinsaari

OP: The bars you posted from eighthinch are...

OP: The bars you posted from eighthinch are actually more like dirt drops. Look for dirt drops if you want a shallow drop bar. Like re-cycle said, track drops are not shallow.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-21-09, 08:41 PM
Replies: 38
Views: 2,821
Posted By kevinsaari

The green and blue are cool. Get rid of the fork...

The green and blue are cool. Get rid of the fork decals at the very least, already.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-09, 11:34 AM
Replies: 446
Views: 58,281
Posted By kevinsaari

Still want to know.

Still want to know.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-14-09, 06:11 PM
Replies: 446
Views: 58,281
Posted By kevinsaari

Nice. What are the component specs?

Nice. What are the component specs?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-09, 12:14 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,792,012
Posted By kevinsaari

Thanks! I'm loving the wheelset. Saddle is a...

Thanks! I'm loving the wheelset. Saddle is a Charge Knife. I highly recommend it. :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-09, 11:24 AM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,789,251
Posted By kevinsaari

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/3710807417_279...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/3710807417_2790c5c73f.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3710797453_2a26b68d45.jpg

More pictures here....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-09, 11:21 AM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,792,012
Posted By kevinsaari

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/3710807417_279...

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2631/3710807417_2790c5c73f.jpg


http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3455/3710797453_2a26b68d45.jpg

More pictures here....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-11-09, 09:26 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,317
Posted By kevinsaari

I actually ended up buying a Kilo frameset from...

I actually ended up buying a Kilo frameset from Bike Island (after asking if they were planning on getting the threadless Kilo forks back in stock anytime soon [answer...no]). I figured, I'd be...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-11-09, 09:12 PM
Replies: 10
Views: 1,317
Posted By kevinsaari

The axle-to-crown is significantly different...

The axle-to-crown is significantly different (about 20mm more) on the Soma compared to the Kilo fork. I was going to purchase the Soma fork after I crashed and bent my Kilo fork, but the...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-09, 09:36 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,792,012
Posted By kevinsaari

Thanks dude! They come in 165, 167.5,...

Thanks dude!



They come in 165, 167.5, 170, 172.5, and 175. What could you want besides those options? :p
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-09-09, 01:19 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,792,012
Posted By kevinsaari

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3704350273_a9f...

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3475/3704350273_a9f79cbe54.jpg

Finally got my bike back from the shop! Here are the details...

53cm Kilo TT frame.
Mavic CXP33 laced with double butted DT Swiss...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-30-09, 11:02 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,103,094
Posted By kevinsaari

http://bikeisland.com/images/061109021.JPG ...

http://bikeisland.com/images/061109021.JPG

Purple 53cm Kilo TT frameset...which I already have. Bought because I bent the fork on my bike, and Bike Island is out of the threadless Kilo fork....
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-09, 09:22 PM
Replies: 1,459
Views: 354,880
Posted By kevinsaari

Mtdare, your bike looks great! I love the color.

Mtdare, your bike looks great! I love the color.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-09-09, 08:22 PM
Replies: 87
Views: 6,889
Posted By kevinsaari

I prefer plastic. I'd like to try the All-City...

I prefer plastic. I'd like to try the All-City Classic Doubles.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 09:42 PM
Replies: 46
Views: 2,416
Posted By kevinsaari

Can't comment on a front light, but I have a PB...

Can't comment on a front light, but I have a PB Superflash for a rear light and it seems to be working out great. It's very bright.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-08-09, 05:47 PM
Replies: 60
Views: 4,176
Posted By kevinsaari

32 seems to be pretty popular on flat... That's...

32 seems to be pretty popular on flat... That's my best so far as well.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-09, 11:03 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,039
Posted By kevinsaari

Because it's ridiculous to be riding a frame...

Because it's ridiculous to be riding a frame designed to be aerodynamic with risers. I have nothing against risers, but it makes no sense on a frame like this.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-05-09, 08:56 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,039
Posted By kevinsaari

If you buy it, please don't build it up with...

If you buy it, please don't build it up with risers.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-04-09, 11:33 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 7,295
Posted By kevinsaari

As stated, if I were you I'd hit up the LBS and...

As stated, if I were you I'd hit up the LBS and ask if I could get a discount for a large bulk order like that. I work in a guitar shop, and we've done this for customers before.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
06-01-09, 11:24 AM
Replies: 9
Views: 813
Posted By kevinsaari

The lockring and cog that come on the Kilo TT are...

The lockring and cog that come on the Kilo TT are "standard" sized threading. Be careful with removal, as a lot of people have had problems with stripping the threading on the stock rear hub.

The...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-09, 08:50 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 2,258
Posted By kevinsaari

Mavic, as well.

Mavic, as well.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-28-09, 07:06 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 911
Posted By kevinsaari

Be careful with "junior" bars. They are designed...

Be careful with "junior" bars. They are designed for children, not adults. Thus, they will bend.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-27-09, 11:28 AM
Replies: 22
Views: 1,383
Posted By kevinsaari

I ordered a set of CXP33's with double butted...

I ordered a set of CXP33's with double butted spokes to Formulas from BWW, and I'm happy with the purchase. The cog and lockring the wheels ship with aren't of quality. Just get the 15t to save...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-09, 10:48 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,103,094
Posted By kevinsaari

http://www.bikemagic.com/news/images/charge-knife-...

http://www.bikemagic.com/news/images/charge-knife-hi.jpg

Charge Knife saddle - black.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-09, 10:03 PM
Replies: 25
Views: 30,013
Posted By kevinsaari

:lol: +1 on the wheels you have being fine.

:lol: +1 on the wheels you have being fine.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-26-09, 09:24 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,792,012
Posted By kevinsaari

Absolutely go with the Kilo over that hi-ten...

Absolutely go with the Kilo over that hi-ten piece of junk. :thumb:
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-09, 10:59 PM
Replies: 11,686
Views: 5,103,094
Posted By kevinsaari

Shimano front caliper and brake cable.

Shimano front caliper and brake cable.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-23-09, 10:32 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,273
Posted By kevinsaari

Their stuff is currently just rebrands of...

Their stuff is currently just rebrands of existing components. Though, they are working on their own frame.

With that said, I have their basic pedals. After following the tip on their blog on how...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-09, 10:40 PM
Replies: 14,092
Views: 4,789,251
Posted By kevinsaari

How do/did you like the Continuum frame? Also,...

How do/did you like the Continuum frame? Also, what fork is that and where did you get it?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-21-09, 11:33 AM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,945
Posted By kevinsaari

I think helmets disguised as hats are a lot...

I think helmets disguised as hats are a lot goofier than an actual helmet. YMMV.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-20-09, 10:21 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,792,012
Posted By kevinsaari

itschrisb, you can buy the Kilo fork on...

itschrisb, you can buy the Kilo fork on bikeisland.com.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-19-09, 10:03 PM
Replies: 11,184
Views: 2,792,012
Posted By kevinsaari

Atra, my 2009 shipped with a 3/32"...

Atra, my 2009 shipped with a 3/32" drivetrain.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-17-09, 08:49 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 712
Posted By kevinsaari

Here is a guide BF user: dirtyphotons put...

Here is a guide BF user: dirtyphotons put together on replacing the bearings in Formula hubs.

http://www.bikeforums.net/showthread.php?t=347132
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
05-16-09, 10:59 PM
Replies: 58
Views: 4,945
Posted By kevinsaari

I have a Bell Furio. It's the only bike helmet...

I have a Bell Furio. It's the only bike helmet I've ever had. Seems to work fine.
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