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Forum: Mountain Biking
06-24-21, 04:23 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,045
Posted By iamtim

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback. I really...

Thanks! I appreciate the feedback. I really like the way it rides. :)



Um... dunno! I never considered that. I still have the old fork, maybe I'll look into that just for education's sake....
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-23-21, 04:34 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,045
Posted By iamtim

So, I know that "budget" MTBs, and probably the...

So, I know that "budget" MTBs, and probably the Cannondale Trail 7 specifically, are not the most highly regarded MTBs around here, but I got the fork mentioned above and got it installed. I'm very...
Forum: Mountain Biking
06-02-21, 11:37 AM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,045
Posted By iamtim

So, for what it's worth, I found this on Amazon: ...

So, for what it's worth, I found this on Amazon:
Amazon.com : RockShox, Recon Silver RL D1, Suspension Fork, 29'', Air, 100mm, 1-1/8'', QR, Rake: 51mm, Black : Sports & Outdoors...
Forum: Mountain Biking
05-24-21, 03:14 PM
Replies: 14
Views: 2,045
Posted By iamtim

Fork Recommendation

So, having gotten out of road biking last year or so, a few months back I picked up a Cannondale Trail 7 (29" hard tail) so that I could ride my local trails. I'm not a dirt jumper or a down-hill...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-31-20, 04:39 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,232
Posted By iamtim

So, thanks to an earlier MTB purchase (I'd gotten...

So, thanks to an earlier MTB purchase (I'd gotten a Motobecane from BD, but I bought it too big) I had a one-step up from the stock SR/Suntour fork. This one actually has lockout, whereas the stock...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-30-20, 06:23 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,232
Posted By iamtim

So I'm looking for a 480mm, 1-1/8" steerer tube,...

So I'm looking for a 480mm, 1-1/8" steerer tube, standard QR axle fork, with drum brake mounts. I'd prefer steel or aluminum over CF... I'm 52 years old and slightly overweight, and I worry about CF...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-30-20, 04:17 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,232
Posted By iamtim

Just picked it up a couple of days ago, so...

Just picked it up a couple of days ago, so probably 2020.

Trail 7 | Trail Bikes | Cannondale (https://www.cannondale.com/en-us/bikes/mountain/trail-bikes/trail/trail-7)



Correct! And that...
Forum: Mountain Biking
12-30-20, 03:30 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 2,232
Posted By iamtim

Rigid Fork on 29er?

So, since selling off all my road bike stuff (I was hit by a car and had a couple of other close calls; I don't want to ride in traffic any more) I've been toying with getting into MTBing on my local...
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-27-20, 10:51 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,866
Posted By iamtim

That's a really good idea.

That's a really good idea.
Forum: Mountain Biking
10-26-20, 11:43 AM
Replies: 8
Views: 2,866
Posted By iamtim

1x9 crank advice

So, long story short, I grew up racing BMX, switched to road cycling (geared and fixed), got hit by a car and had a couple of other close calls, recently decided to get out of road cycling before I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-17, 06:52 PM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,543
Posted By iamtim

Different world. I run clipless (Look Keo...

Different world.

I run clipless (Look Keo Classics) on my geared bike, I keep my fixed bike... un-clipless, I guess? Anyway, I run some form of straps on my fixed bike so that I don't have to put...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-17, 08:44 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,543
Posted By iamtim

Thanks!

Thanks!
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-17, 08:29 AM
Replies: 1,370
Views: 268,543
Posted By iamtim

I think I've posted this before, but here's a...

I think I've posted this before, but here's a brand-new, current-as-of-last-night pic of my ride:

https://www.pedalroom.com/p/2016-mercier-kilo-tt-pro-29406_9.jpg

2016 Kilo TT Pro, pretty stock...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-15-16, 12:47 PM
Replies: 823
Views: 120,183
Posted By iamtim

Oh, are they crazy weak or something?

Oh, are they crazy weak or something?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-09-16, 10:44 AM
Replies: 823
Views: 120,183
Posted By iamtim

Me too. They still have the frame and fork set...

Me too. They still have the frame and fork set at Bike Island. I keep going over there and looking at it longingly.

And I would totally rock one of those P.K. Ripper fixed frames. Probably out...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-16, 07:39 AM
Replies: 823
Views: 120,183
Posted By iamtim

Harsh! :D

Harsh!

:D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-08-16, 07:29 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,437
Posted By iamtim

I live in La Habra, real close to the corner of...

I live in La Habra, real close to the corner of La Habra and Beach Blvd. It looks like Eastwood is in the Santa Gertrudes and Rosecrans area; not far at all.

You still in the 'hood? Or did you...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-07-16, 12:44 AM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,437
Posted By iamtim

Yup. It now has a "hole" right where the BMX...

Yup. It now has a "hole" right where the BMX track gate used to be, and another down by what used to be the second berm. There are always people playing frisbee golf.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-06-16, 03:36 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,437
Posted By iamtim

Went for a quick spin around my neighborhood, hit...

Went for a quick spin around my neighborhood, hit up La Mirada Regional Park. It has a lake.


http://i.imgur.com/zLLSTzK.jpg

Back in the day - early to mid 80's - it had an open BMX track. I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-05-16, 08:35 AM
Replies: 823
Views: 120,183
Posted By iamtim

That's what I'm saying. From everything you read...

That's what I'm saying. From everything you read around here, there should be tidal waves of Kilo TTs rolling down the street, but I never actually see any "in the wild", except for mine.


...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-04-16, 09:39 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 901
Posted By iamtim

Yup. That's a Mercier Kilo TT.

Yup. That's a Mercier Kilo TT.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-16, 10:36 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,908
Posted By iamtim

They're not the greatest. I haven't gotten a...

They're not the greatest. I haven't gotten a flat yet in three weeks of riding them almost daily. 'Course I haven't skidded yet, either. I'm going to replace them soon.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-03-16, 08:04 AM
Replies: 21
Views: 13,908
Posted By iamtim

I've had 3 BD fixed gear bikes (Windsor The Hour,...

I've had 3 BD fixed gear bikes (Windsor The Hour, Kilo TT, Kilo TT Pro) and I do recommend them, as long as you understand that you're going to have to do some wrenching (so you'll need tools and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-02-16, 11:05 AM
Replies: 823
Views: 120,183
Posted By iamtim

Do you really see that many, though?

Do you really see that many, though?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-16, 04:03 PM
Replies: 823
Views: 120,183
Posted By iamtim

This thread started in '14. I'm surprised that...

This thread started in '14. I'm surprised that there aren't more Kilo TTs in here, for all the people that bought and talked about them.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
08-01-16, 01:47 PM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,363
Posted By iamtim

Kilo WT, just 'cuz. ...

Kilo WT, just 'cuz.

http://bikeisland.com/images/06261415.JPG
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-16, 02:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,987
Posted By iamtim

Oh. I totally missed that. Sorry, my bad.

Oh. I totally missed that. Sorry, my bad.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-16, 01:13 PM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,987
Posted By iamtim

Lightweight is subjective, heh. But, if you're...

Lightweight is subjective, heh. But, if you're set on buying frame/fork instead of complete bike, check out:

BikeIsland.com - Bicycle Parts, Accessories and Clothing at Affordable Prices with...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-16, 12:59 PM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 687,436
Posted By iamtim

Looks like the former. It began in March of '11,...

Looks like the former. It began in March of '11, having continued a thread that ran from June of '07 to March of '11. It looks like the assumption was that there would be so many Kilo TTs posted,...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-16, 11:15 AM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 687,436
Posted By iamtim

Yup. By like 20mm. And less rise, too. ...

Yup. By like 20mm. And less rise, too.



Eh, it wasn't too bad. Either that or it was so bad that it destroyed my ass-nerves and I didn't notice it. Probably the latter.



Thanks! I...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-16, 10:50 AM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 852,829
Posted By iamtim

That hurts my eyes.

That hurts my eyes.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-16, 10:49 AM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 687,436
Posted By iamtim

Ok, I know I just posted a pic of this bike a few...

Ok, I know I just posted a pic of this bike a few posts ago, but I've finally got it where I want it until parts start breaking:

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/2016-mercier-kilo-tt-pro-29406_7.jpg
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-16, 09:15 AM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,184
Posted By iamtim

https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-...

https://scontent-iad3-1.cdninstagram.com/t51.2885-15/e35/13696428_212377642492359_1306025233_n.jpg

One of these. 46t IRO sprocket, NOS, found on eBay.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-27-16, 09:09 AM
Replies: 45
Views: 15,987
Posted By iamtim

Did you consider a cro-mo steel frame instead of...

Did you consider a cro-mo steel frame instead of aluminum?
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-22-16, 08:46 AM
Replies: 2,683
Views: 687,436
Posted By iamtim

Hey, I didn't realize this thread existed. ...

Hey, I didn't realize this thread existed. Here's mine:

http://www.pedalroom.com/p/2016-mercier-kilo-tt-pro-29406_5.jpg

It's pretty stock 2016 Kilo TT Pro save for the PowerGrips Deluxe pedals...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-16, 10:26 AM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,218
Posted By iamtim

All BF members have the same garage door. It's a...

All BF members have the same garage door. It's a requirement.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-16, 08:28 AM
Replies: 1,135
Views: 286,218
Posted By iamtim

On my old Kilo TT...

On my old Kilo TT (http://www.pedalroom.com/p/2007-mercier-kilo-tt-29416_1.jpg) I ran my actual Kashimax Aero saddle from my BMX racing days in the early '80s. OMG, I can not explain how much...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-20-16, 08:23 AM
Replies: 1,757
Views: 300,808
Posted By iamtim

That's exactly what this is for. Well, that and...

That's exactly what this is for. Well, that and giving me something to do when I don't want to/don't have the time to put on the kit and break out the geared bike.



Thanks! Even though I said...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-19-16, 07:33 AM
Replies: 1,464
Views: 168,410
Posted By iamtim

<--- like that.

<--- like that.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 06:29 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,696
Posted By iamtim

Oh, that sucks. I'm sorry to hear that.

Oh, that sucks. I'm sorry to hear that.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-18-16, 01:41 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 1,696
Posted By iamtim

IRO Cycles

So what actually happened to IRO Cycles? Does anyone know?

I took a couple of years off from cycling and during that time they went from pretty prominent in the FGSS market to... well, I think...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-17-16, 04:25 PM
Replies: 1,757
Views: 300,808
Posted By iamtim

Well, here she is, done for now... at least until...

Well, here she is, done for now... at least until parts start wearing out and breaking. 2016 Kilo TT Pro with PowerGrips deluxe pedals/straps and 42cm Pure Fix riser bars. I'm happy.
...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-16, 10:32 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 852,829
Posted By iamtim

Found one. Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's a Trek. ...

Found one. Yeah, I'm pretty sure it's a Trek. This Trek 1500 is very, very similar:

http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-r_rA9ARl2Rc/TswVtm_PpGI/AAAAAAAAD4o/WMkMqzj0ovE/s1600/DSC_0017.JPG
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-16, 10:28 PM
Replies: 4,710
Views: 852,829
Posted By iamtim

It very much looks like a Trek head badge. The...

It very much looks like a Trek head badge. The fork looks Trek-like too. I've been looking at some other Treks (1500, 2000) from that approximate era (aluminum frame and fork, threaded headset) and...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-16-16, 08:15 AM
Replies: 12
Views: 1,403
Posted By iamtim

So... you bought the Kent from Walmart, now you...

So... you bought the Kent from Walmart, now you bought one of these. Instead of snapping up a stable of cheap bikes, why not save your money and get a Kilo TT or something similar at that level? ...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-15-16, 05:21 PM
Replies: 4,915
Views: 775,437
Posted By iamtim

I like my bars wide; when I run drops I run 46cm,...

I like my bars wide; when I run drops I run 46cm, but my risers tend to be a bit narrower than that. The risers I just bought the other day are 42cm and they're almost too narrow for me. I think...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-15-16, 05:18 PM
Replies: 4,938
Views: 776,184
Posted By iamtim

https://www.rei.com/media/oo/65fea421-63f0-4556-a7...

https://www.rei.com/media/oo/65fea421-63f0-4556-a7b0-267be450173c.jpg

These!

Yes, I know these aren't the most popular setup, but I love them. This is my third set on as many bikes, and even...
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-13-16, 06:01 PM
Replies: 30
Views: 8,904
Posted By iamtim

kilott# Did I do that right? :D

kilott#

Did I do that right?

:D
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-16, 10:12 AM
Replies: 1,539
Views: 81,961
Posted By iamtim

It's a shame, I liked their stuff.

It's a shame, I liked their stuff.
Forum: Singlespeed & Fixed Gear
07-12-16, 09:16 AM
Replies: 1,539
Views: 81,961
Posted By iamtim

I think IRO itself is long gone.

I think IRO itself is long gone.
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