Mercier Kilo TT Fixed Gear Track Bike

[tooclassy4most]

how did you get the Mercier decals/writing off the frame? did you repaint or did you buy it this way?

[Shrike48]

@tooclassy4most It's the 'Stripper Edition,' which has no decals (and gold pedals). I bought it that way :)

[KOBAxDERA]

thumbs up if thats DEL on the track.

[Shrike48]

@KOBAxDERA Yessir!

[StuDDuh]

Can you free wheel on this bike?

[Shrike48]

@StuDDuh It is currently set up as a fixed gear, though it comes with a flip-flop hub. I could free wheel if I flipped it!

[MrTypeRdude]

Nice bike and video. Radiohead and Del mashup is dope too :)

[Shrike48]

@MrTypeRdude Thanks man!

[TheShoopdaWhoopa]

Wow, great version of Videotape, my favorite Radiohead Song with my favorite bike! Not big on the rap part.

[Shrike48]

@TheShoopdaWhoopa Thanks man! Love this remix too - the bike is wonderful too ;)

[heel3k]

flip that stem son

[Shrike48]

@heel3k Ha, totally agree. Might add some bull horns while I'm at it.

[Shrike48]

Yes, front & rear!

[BsyncVideos]

do mercier kilo tts have brakes (stock ones)

[Shrike48]

@BsyncVideos Yes, front & rear.

[zazenzach]

is that KRS-ONE?

[BlueLockLLC]

@zazenzach actually artist is Amplive ft. Del The Funky Homosapien. Song is "Video Tapez"

you can get the CD free of charge. Just google "Rainydayz Remixes"

[datazncarl]

Is this bike any good for tricking? The bike seems really nice but will it hold up to that abuse? and does the wheel clear the lower tube if you were to bar spin

[Shrike48]

@datazncarl its a chromoly (steel) frame so it's tough enough for tricking if you're looking for a sturdy frame. Yes, the wheel clears for bar spins. I don't know what kind of abuse you're going to submit the frame to, but there are better frames MADE for tricking with reinforced joints etc..

[autocrossaholic]

setting is everything in video. electrical sockets and door ruined it for me. plus, my kilo's nicer than yours, neh-neh-neh-nah-neh-nhhnnaaahh­hhh

[Shrike48]

@autocrossaholic ha, thanks for the criticism, next kilo vid will be better for sure (and the bike won't be BONE STOCK). i see you're a autocross fan - nice, me too!

[SteVeYG215]

@autocrossaholic My bareknuckle is better than both your kilos.

[autocrossaholic]

@SteVeYG215 that's true. my kilo was 170 shipped, new. i have a toyota, i suppose you'd like to tell me how much better your aston martin is as well?

[SteVeYG215]

@autocrossaholic I was joking, i dont even have a bareknuckle or a car lol. I have a scwhinn madison and leader 725 tr. I commute everywhere in philly. You got a whole stock kilo for 170?

[autocrossaholic]

@SteVeYG215 170 for frame and fork. back in 2007.

[AyeBrian]

Get a mercier for mashing not for tricking I got a sugino messenger crank track drops back aerospoke and front b43 on mine

[Shrike48]

@AyeBrian Nice! Almost got some B43's myself...ended up getting Velocity Deep-V's instead. This bike rocks!

[RockyShitNigga]

Mercier Kilo TT deff worth the money. 379 Dollars with Free shipping.

[Shrike48]

@RockyShitNigga so true

[thecool510]

when you first get the bike what parts already come assembled and which parts do you have to assemble yourself??

[Shrike48]

@thecool510 Brakes and brake lines are already mounted to the frame, the wheels are fully assembled, tires and tubes mounted, and the entire front assembly (fork, steerer tube, and handlebars) is already mounted on the frame. Basically all you have to do is put the pedals and wheels on. Super easy

[thecool510]

ok thank!!

[thecool510]

thanks!!!...also i'm about 5'8 do you think a 53cm is a good size for me?

[Shrike48]

@thecool510 yeah that should fit you okay. the Mercier frame sizes run large. I'm 6'0" and I'm riding the 56cm and its perfect.

[thecool510]

i have a c ouple questions...first how much does this bike wiegh???...and is this frame made out of steel or aluminum?

[Shrike48]

@thecool510 The bike weighs 19 lbs. The frame is steel - 4130 chromoly to be exact - which is one of the better quality steel alloys (same as 510 chromoly which is a market standard).

[cmays637]

Did you cut your steer tube yet?

[Shrike48]

@cmays637 Nope! Stock steer tube height from the factory. Might flip the stem though...

[elephunk457]

how do you take the stickers off the mercier

[Shrike48]

@elephunk457 This is the Mercier Kilo TT "Stripper Edition" meaning it comes stickerless. Most the time, they apply the sticker UNDER the clear coated paint so you risk totally ruining the finish by removing them (words of advice).

[aznxdope]

Hey I bought a kilo TT a while ago and was wondering if its to small. im 5'7 and i got a 50 cm. Whats the difference between a 50cm and 53 cm (Rim size, height, length). Also I want a Nitto stem but im not sure how to install it.

[Shrike48]

@aznxdope The frame sizes for the Merciers run big, so a 53cm frame would be the equivalent of a 56cm for most other track frames. I'm 6' and have the 53cm which is perfect size. If you're 5'7 a 50cm might be a little larger, but its really how you feel on the bike - some people like the extra length of the frame - personal preference. Rim size is the same for all the frames - 700c wheel. Bikesdirect has the measures on their website if you need them. A Nitto stem would be easy to install

[Shrike48]

@Shrike48 just a matter of loosening the seatpost collar and swapping out to the new Nitto stem.

[aznxdope]

@Shrike48 Ohh really? Well yeah I think I could have gone a size up because at first my bike felt to big but now i got used to it and it seems to small. Thanks for the input

[smuk09]

Im thinking of getting this but this bike is fixed gear, right? Like, you can skid? & btw, whats the name of the song?

[Shrike48]

@smuk09

Yes, it is fixed gear. The hub is fixed/fixed so its ONLY a fixed gear, though you can get a flip-flop hub and swap it out if you wanted. Yes, you can skid. Bikesdirect is the best. I love my Mercier. Would definitely order it again.

Song: Video Tapez

Artist: AmpLive

Album: Rainydayz Remixez (google it - it's free!)

[killkong]

awesome looking bike. buy it off bikesdirect?

[Shrike48]

@killkong absolutely! its now rolling on a set of white Velocity Deep-V's

[killkong]

@Shrike48

I'm kind of new to biking and wanted to buy the kilo tt as well, but I'm not exactly sure why it doesnt come with brakes. is that normal? If i were to buy it w/o brakes how much would it cost to install some on?

Thanks in advance.

[Shrike48]

@killkong Actually, the Kilo TT I ordered through bikesdirect came with BOTH front and rear brakes already installed on the fork and frame. I'm not sure if you're looking at the same bike as mine. Even if yours doesn't come with brakes, I can't imagine new brakes, pads, lines, and levers would cost more than $50-80...

[marlo916]

your stem is upside down and your drop bars are angled way too high. otherwise...it's a dope bike.

[ideasoner]

amazing looking bike, only thing i dont like is upword pointing stem and all them spacers!

[Shrike48]

its the Mercier Kilo TT "Stripper" Edition - i.e. no stickers or extra decals for a super clean look. also comes with a few gold accents like the pedals & chain. love the bike! check out bikesdirect

[TheSkavenger13]

is that the pro? Nice bike! :D