Ready to buy my first Fixed Gear.
01-24-13, 01:39 PM
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That is one sexy Kilo, but I do prefer black handle bars and stem, chrome has too much of a vintage feel for me which I don't really prefer.
Any suggestions for Bullhorn handle bars? Been eyeing the Soma Urban Pursuits and Origin 8 Pursuits but have also heard many good things about Nitto handlebars.
Any suggestions for Bullhorn handle bars? Been eyeing the Soma Urban Pursuits and Origin 8 Pursuits but have also heard many good things about Nitto handlebars.
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01-24-13, 06:01 PM
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That is one sexy Kilo, but I do prefer black handle bars and stem, chrome has too much of a vintage feel for me which I don't really prefer.
Any suggestions for Bullhorn handle bars? Been eyeing the Soma Urban Pursuits and Origin 8 Pursuits but have also heard many good things about Nitto handlebars.
Any suggestions for Bullhorn handle bars? Been eyeing the Soma Urban Pursuits and Origin 8 Pursuits but have also heard many good things about Nitto handlebars.
I'm going to do it because I want a really narrow bar, and the bullhorns I see are pretty wide.
01-24-13, 06:03 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Oh good, we needed another thread about Kilo TTs.
01-24-13, 07:58 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
Don't believe everything you hear.
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01-24-13, 08:10 PM
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01-24-13, 08:30 PM
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So I contacted Bikes Direct about sizing and they suggested that I get a 53cm Frame for a more aggressive ride or a 55cm for a more laid back ride? At 6'0 with a 32 inch inseam, what would you guys suggest?
01-24-13, 08:32 PM
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Still kicking.
6' with a 32, 55cm.
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01-24-13, 08:36 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
01-24-13, 08:41 PM
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Damn it... this is going to delay me haha, need to find someone who is willing to help me take measurements let alone a measuring tape.
01-24-13, 09:36 PM
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01-25-13, 05:14 AM
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Goes to 11.
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No, because you haven't measured yourself. You're about to unlock the kilo tt cliche achievement if you don't step back and start paying attention to the advice you've already being given.
01-25-13, 07:47 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
He probably meant that being 6 feet tall with a 32" inseam would give you pretty odd proportions.
When talking about bike fit, your inseam measurement is your actual inseam (crotch to floor while standing barefoot) and not what size your snazzy Levis are.
When talking about bike fit, your inseam measurement is your actual inseam (crotch to floor while standing barefoot) and not what size your snazzy Levis are.
01-25-13, 09:30 AM
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For perspective, I'm 6' with a 33.75" inseam and ride a 55cm Kilo.
No ****ing way you'd fit me on 53. Use the fit calculator.
No ****ing way you'd fit me on 53. Use the fit calculator.
01-25-13, 06:58 PM
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Still kicking.
Standing by my word. 55cm.
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01-25-13, 07:02 PM
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Your cog is slipping.
01-25-13, 09:59 PM
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Going to go buy a measuring tape this weekend and will post my full measurements, but thanks for the help so far guys. Have you guys noticed any growth in your quads from all the cycling? My pants are getting a bit tight from cycling and squatting..sigh.
