Scrodzilla

Yeah man...I can't even imagine riding a Turbo at that angle!

motobeCarnage 

Looks awesome.. I'm going to raise my seatpost super high so I have to tilt my saddle like that.

RenzSouljohnson

RIDE AGGRESSIVE NEVER STOP PEDALING
RIDE AGGRESSIVE NEVER STOP PEDALING
RIDE AGGRESSIVE NEVER STOP PEDALING
RIDE AGGRESSIVE NEVER STOP PEDALING
RIDE AGGRESSIVE NEVER STOP PEDALING


no but seriously, i get mad taint discomfort regardless of the angle I put it at. Also, my frame is overall too small hehehe

Scrodzilla

I find that my Turbo is most comfortable when tilted up very slightly in front. Also, try sliding it forward. If your taint is sore, the pressure isn't on your sit bones as it should be.

yummygooey

If your parts hurt, the fit is not right for you or your saddle is not right for you.

Start by lowering your seatpost and leveling your saddle.

RenzSouljohnson

I haven't tried angling the seat upwards yet, I'll see how that goes. It's only really uncomfortable after a few miles.

But yeah, my arms are a bit too long for the bike geometry, but i'll make do for now and get it set the best i can. It's a 52 and im around 5'9, 5'10. My leg size is about 31 though so it isn't too bad for that. For my next frame in the distant future, I'll definitely invest in something around 54 maybe even 55 of a bike with a more aggressive geometry so I can ride my style proper. Don't know a lot about that stuff yet so I'm waiting until I have a better feel on this project set up. Im takin myself to schooooooool !

tramnineteen

Looks great, makes me proud to be a kilo owner.

(noob) Question for anyone: What is with messenger chainrings? How is the price justified? What kind of rider are they best for?

RenzSouljohnson

When I first got it, I noticed a difference right away. It's much more solidly built than the previous chain ring i had, then again the one I had wasn't meant for my bike anyways... I'm far from an expert but the quality of the chain ring is definitely worth it in my eyes. To me, it feels like it is consistent and just all around built strong.

A buddy of mine found that on Craigslist for 40$ but i managed to talk it down to 30, so hell yeah !!


fixed it and it is better. I understand now how the "sitbones" should be.

tramnineteen

Well at that price who could blame you?

I wonder, do they tend to be less eccentric / rounder? I swear, some chainrings are so bad you'd think they're biopace.

scott clement

rithem

a few options for a better but imperfect fit:

get a longer stem with more drop and slide the saddle back farther and LEVEL THAT THING! Honestly for a level top tube frame your saddle height doesn't look terrible, but you still should be riding with the correct leg extension, assuming there is more seat post length left.

Aside from doing a FIT best rule of thumb for saddle height it as follows:

You'll need a friend to stand facing you straddling the front wheel and holding you up by supporting the bike at the center of the bars. Get in your natural riding position hands on the bars and with your heel (shoes on) on the back of a pedal (non-cage side) at the 6 o'clock (straight down, the other with be in the 12 position) check leg extension, your leg should be straight at this point with your knee locked out straight don't force it keep your hips level with the ground. If you still have a bent knee raise the saddle accordingly if you can't plant your heel without rocking your hip over to do so the lower accordingly. Once your dialed in as best you can and you add the length of your foot into the equation you will have the proper leg extension for power, control and proper anatomics.

Just remember this saddle height is relative to the shoes your wearing, thicker of thinner soled shoes will effectively change the saddle height slightly. Hope that helps ... an uncomfortable bike sucks to ride no matter how "cool" it looks.

Not for nothing, but I wish more of the new riders would take a couple of minutes to do fit as to stop the buyers remorse that is prevalent in the fixed gear scene. If there is one thing I would love to be able do on this forum is help people with fit issues.

Plymouthfan

I'm gonna post my townie here if that's cool...

cc700

love the townie with gumwalls. and cool stem! but i would totally get a coaster 3spd with fenders for that style bike.

G5Ti

Updated my pedals/cages and bars... it's like a whole new bike to me. :-)

seau grateau

The Messenger chainring is best for the rider who wants the Zen chainring look without dropping the money.

MixteForMen

thank you based god for this bike. swag to the hundred trillion.
btw...selling the front aerospoke if anyones interested.

docboyd

You live in murrieta correct? I've seen your ad

hamfoh

why are you selling it?

do you really only ride in the drops? you're intense.

MixteForMen

yup yup murrieta. im selling the aerospoke because i wanna go back to traditional spoked wheels...and im down on the drops whenever i have the chance...just not around intersections and cars.

docboyd

I'm in temecula, pm me if your looking for someone to ride with

MixteForMen

theres supposed to be a critical mini (pseudo critical mass) on july 15th @6:00pm meetup at joann's (the art/craft store). maybe ill see you there? i went to a few crit mass in sf but first time to this one

Scrodzilla

stovb

that is *****rific

JoshTheSkier

Built today, will have better pictures later.

Took it for a spin around the block, feels a little quicker than the Motobecane Messenger.

-2008 CAAD9
-White Industries hubs laced to Mavic Open Pros - Eccentric Rear
-SRAM S300 Crankset/Bottom bracket
-1/8" 44t Chainring (Temporary, wanted to check the gearing)
-Michelin Pro3 700cx23c tires
-Older Shimano Deore SPD Pedals (Temporary)
-Cane Creek Levers
-Tiagra Brakes
-Brooks Swift

xavier853

tarck but fun

Starting a new project so this one is done.