better commuter: fantom cross uno or kilo wt?
02-13-12, 06:03 PM
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I too have a 59cm WT that is my designated winter commuter/foul weather bike. I run Planet Bike's 29'er fenders, Schwalbe Marathon Winters 35c and with clipless pedals I have zero toe overlap (I know with the smaller sizes this can be a problem- if you think toe overlap is problematic). I think I would run into an issue with heel strike on a rear rack, unless modified. I use a Cetma 5 rail front rack. It gets daily use from Nov/Dec thru March. I'm with Abe, I like mine a lot.
02-13-12, 07:51 PM
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I was posting before about trying to find a frame to swap replace my Kilo TT frame. I wanted something to allow fatter tires and fenders.... The FCU looks like it could totally be my next bike...... Looks like exactly what I want.
02-13-12, 08:12 PM
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I'm commuting daily with the FCU on marathon supreme 40s, no fenders but still plenty of room. I swapped out the chainring for a 44t and it rides like a dream. +1 for the FCU!!
02-13-12, 08:37 PM
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I actually prefer commuting on my road fixed gear bikes, but love my FCU off-road or in the snow.
02-14-12, 11:14 AM
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can anyone with a kilo wt post a picture of the overlap? I'm especially interested in the 53cm frame size toe overlap. that would be much apprecaited.
02-15-12, 12:13 PM
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