KrautFed

I knocked the dust off my Mark V last night for first time in over 8 months (pulled hammie and my motorcycle got all my ). Just pumped up the tires and rode out for over 12 miles. Oh how I miss her.

I havent been on BF in over a year, is it just me or are flat bars all the rage now? They sure look purdy but I can't imagine trying to do my commute route with them. I need to change my drops out, but I'm going with bullhorns as those are what were one the triathlon training cycle I was on last year.

PS - When did Tony step up with a new website? Damn it looks nice.

geemac

Found this on velospace... such a hot ride! I might just have to take a few styling cues and start saving my pennies...

bavarian3

All stock. Just got it a couple days ago...

theconquerorwor

very nice! didn't you order that like a week ago?

are you happy with the sizing set up, based on the website description?

bionnaki

I'm 5'10" with an in-seam of 31.5"

The TT of my 53cm steamroller is 54.7cm and seems slightly longer than I would like. The SO with the steamroller is 30.7 and is perfect.

I am looking at the Mark V Pro - what size should I get? I am thinking the 53 is about right. The SO on the 53 Mark V Pro is 30" and the TT is 54cm, but on the 56cm frame, the SO is 31" and the TT is 55.5cm.

Most people here seem to go with one size larger for IRO frames, but the 56 seems a bit too large.

suggestions?

superb

I'm a shade under 5'11" with approx the same inseam. I ride a 59 Angus and it fits me perfect. The 56 might be a better fit for you.

bionnaki

after more carefully remeasuring my inseam, I'm actually 31"...

I think the SO of the 56cm (31") would be too high. also, the TT of my steamroller at 54.7 (with a 90 stem) seems too large. That's why I think the 53cm would be a better fit with its 54cm TT.

hmm

bavarian3

At first I was looking at the smaller frame but according to the forums and the FAQ on IRO's site, the 56cm is the frame I need. I'm at 5'10.

kergin

These bikes are so clean... love 'em.

theconquerorwor

Random question:

Does anyone know if IRO frames are chased, faced or otherwise prepped before being sent out?

I guess I'm wondering if they do it with just a frame purchase, versus a complete build.

I wasn't sure if it was standard procedure to do this or not...

Moto74

my jamie roy

ERabbit

i love your bike, what kind of spacers are you using?

Josh is cool

Here's my Iro

B Piddy

FixedDrinks

Here's my MArk V IRO ~2005. w/Roadie friendly bar set up-I like riding the hoods. Thinking about upgrading frame to Mark V Pro.

nivekvo

my iro jamie roy.

james_swift

beethaniel

I am 5'9" and I have a 53cm Mark V Pro. The top tube is much lower than my 52cm Bareknuckle, but the top tube length is the same. I ride my bike with cruiser bars, so it seems to fit smaller than with a flat bar, but the size is perfect otherwise. I dont ride bikes with drop bars or bullhorns, which would require me to stretch out more than I currently do, if the bike was larger, I dont think that I could reach down to the drops comfortably.

I almost went with the 56cm, but Im glad that I didnt, Im sure it would be too big for me. It seems to me that a 53 should fit you fine. I had the luxury of trying a fully built version of each size at a bike store in Oakland, Ca.

oakman70

Anyone order a Mark V in the past few months? Ordered mine in June and it still hasn't shipped.

this1time

hey nivekvo! beautiful build, but, what's up with your seat? i got the same with my order while my gf got the iro branded seat.

nivekvo

Thanks dude. Just recently put the straps on them too, those things took forever. And as for the seat, I was wondering the same. I'm going to call them about it tomorrow.

beethaniel

petebow

yo lets get this thread poppin' again! show some iro love!! heres a super bad pic of my mark v in its current state of discord. few more pics and different setups over on my blog as well, www.blogpetebow.blogspot.com . POST UP PEOPLE!

spaceballs

The reflection is coming from some 3M tape I picked up from ebay. The tape on the wheels is silver; the tape on the bike is black. Without the flash you cannot tell the tape is there.
The bike is basically stock, with the exception of:
Nitto Noodle Bars
Nitto Pearl Stem
Tektro Brake Levers and Hoods
Thomson setback seatpost
Currently a Specialized Alias saddle. I just couldn't get the B17 to be comfortable with the 4-5" saddle to bar drop. The saddle is still a work in progress.

EDIT: After looking at this picture, I realize it looks like I have about three feet of seatpost hanging out. This is misleading; at most there is about 7-8" exposed.

petebow

take a shot of that bike with a tripod and no flash if you have one. id like to see how that tape looks when its not all lit up.