So this is what you've been doing. Researching while the suby chills on the driveway. good luck with the build bro!

 

I have the same saddle with a different pattern. I know because I've used it to open beer.

 

^^^^ I heard from a friend that the swobo seat like pictured above is useless for opening beers. It was probably user error, or had to do with his seat position relative to the post/frame. Actually scratch that, I'm gonna put my money on user error.

 

It isn't the most convenient thing, but it works. Honestly, I'm going to swap it out, but... at least I can say I've used it.

 

haha you got it! shhh... shes asleep.

anyways... an update:

bought a pretty awesome pump for on the go and the tool used to install the bottom bracket


a little preview of what it should look like. its starting to look like something i can ride. still missing a ish load of parts

 

looks like you have a few pairs of shoes there...

http://www.lockedcog.com/clothing/diy-cycling-shoes/

 

those look friggin pimp. damn you! youre giving me ideas... red chuck taylors. ill be cooped in my room till next year! i can't modify my nikes. they're uber vintage and are my most prized pairs of shoes.

 

unfortunately i hit a roadblock. after a few measurements and mockups i found out that the frame is one size too big. if any one is interested in a practically brand new kilo tt 50cm white frameset please pm me for details. otherwise ill be continuing the build and updating as parts come in.

 

That sucks, the bike is coming along good though.

-Gio

 

I can has a bike now too?







My bike not very cool though.

 

On the plus, this mistake will help you justify buying the bbt-2 instead of taking it in.

 

Have fun with the knee problems you'll have in life. And I say this as someone who rode a track bike on the street for years and I still do on occasion.

But it's just a fad so I am sure you'll be fine.

 

some stuff that came in. sadly everything has to be taken off. gotta get a crank arm puller...

kmc chain... mmm greasy


pake crankset

 

You have 2 brakes on the rear and none on the front.

 

It's packing grease -- remove it and oil the chain. The packing grease is a viscous protective layer, not actually designed to lubricate the chain while in use.