Tell me about the Kilo WT
I'm considering picking up a used Kilo WT, listed for sale locally. I've not had a chance to inspect it in person yet, but it looks good in the pictures.
Here are the pros and cons I'm aware of for that model generally:
+ Reynolds 520 tubing
+ Braze-ons/eyelets for racks and fenders, front and rear
+ Clearance for really big tires (if I ever decide I want to go that way)
- Kind of heavy
- Some of them use oddball 26.8mm seat post (but I'm reading that others take the common 27.2?)
I want a steel frame, 1-1/8" threadless fork, accommodations for rim brakes front and rear, moderate geometry--not a track bike but not a touring rig either, at least one set of water bottle bosses, possibility of putting on a front rack or basket, and a color that is not too ugly. Seems like the WT checks all the boxes. Components are not important because I already have most of what I need to build it how I like; I'm mainly after a good frame and fork.
So, what am I missing? What's good and what's bad about these frames? What do you love on yours, and what would you change?
Last edited by Broctoon; 08-02-18 at 07:10 PM.