toe overlap?   i have pretty average size feet (10), will any overlap exist? again, if there is some, i don't mind too much. seeing how the geometry of the frame is rather tight, i'd expect some. but if there was just none whatsoever, that'd be awesome. anyway, friggin' excited!

Posted 08.30.10

toe overlap?   hi, i'm awaiting delivery of my bike. so while that's happening, i was just curious if this bike has any toe overlap. i own the kiloTT, which has a bit of toe overlap, so if the ninja has a little bit, i don't mind...but i'm just curious. can anyone comment on this?

Posted 08.30.10

Very nice!

i really like this bike. i also own the kilo TT (the bike that most people are comparing this to). both bikes are very similar, with a tight, responsive track geometry - so i may make reference to it every now and then. aesthetically, this bike is great! i love that pretty much every component on this bike is black; it really adds a stealthy look to it. quality-wise i think this bike is pretty excellent for the price. my only gripe is that it seems like someone didn't quite know when to stop with the clear-coat, as i was able to see some excess dried up at the track drop-outs (but whatever). another thing about the drop-outs...they're a little thick for a steel frame - i measured 6mm. so if you're planning on getting chain tensioners on this bike, you may need to go with ones made for aluminum frames because the steel frame versions simply will not fit. the stock components were "ok" for the most part; not much different than what you'd get, quality-wise, from bikesdirect. i did, however, still find myself wanting to replace a few things. now, the ride. i really thought i'd experience the same ride as the kilo TT, but i quickly realized that the ride was a little more responsive. the difference is subtle but i liked it. i'm guessing the fork may have something to do with the way the bike handles since it's a bit more straight than the crowned vintage style fork that the kilo comes with. the track drop bars are cool looking, but not really practical. so i changed that right away to bullhorns. overall, very pleased.

Posted 09.20.10

Very nice!

i really like this bike. i also own the kilo TT (the bike that most people are comparing this to). both bikes are very similar, with a tight, responsive track geometry - so i may make reference to it every now and then. aesthetically, this bike is great! i love that pretty much every component on this bike is black; it really adds a stealthy look to it. quality-wise i think this bike is pretty excellent for the price. my only gripe is that it seems like someone didn't quite know when to stop with the clear-coat, as i was able to see some excess dried up at the track drop-outs (but whatever). another thing about the drop-outs...they're a little thick for a steel frame - i measured 6mm. so if you're planning on getting chain tensioners on this bike, you may need to go with ones made for aluminum frames because the steel frame versions simply will not fit. the stock components were "ok" for the most part; not much different than what you'd get, quality-wise, from bikesdirect. i did, however, still find myself wanting to replace a few things. now, the ride. i really thought i'd experience the same ride as the kilo TT, but i quickly realized that the ride was a little more responsive. the difference is subtle but i liked it. i'm guessing the fork may have something to do with the way the bike handles since it's a bit more straight than the crowned vintage style fork that the kilo comes with. the track drop bars are cool looking, but not really practical. so i changed that right away to bullhorns. overall, very pleased.

Posted 09.20.10

toe overlap?   i have pretty average size feet (10), will any overlap exist? again, if there is some, i don't mind too much. seeing how the geometry of the frame is rather tight, i'd expect some. but if there was just none whatsoever, that'd be awesome. anyway, friggin' excited!

Posted 08.30.10