Its finally done!

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JTC
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by JTC

The Kuota is finally finished. The complete parts list is below. The total weight built came out to 13.16 lbs. Quite a bit less than the list indicated. I was hoping for under 13 lbs., but I guess 13.16 lbs is not to bad considering the frame weighs 3 lbs.

Weight (g) Notes
Frame Kuota Khan 57cm 1300 True Weight
Fork Storck Stiletto Light 361.9 True Weight Uncut
Head Set Tiso Joe Grafite (1 1/8'') 60.2 True Weight
Head Set Spacers Kuota Carbon 19.6 True Weight
Expander and Top Cap Tiso 33.3 True Weight
Seat Post AX Lightness 125.5 True Weight
Seat Post Shim Alien 16.3 True Weight
Seat Post Clamp Kuota 22.1 True Weight
Saddle San Marco Aspide Composite Ti 114.4 True Weight
Cranks Storck Power Arms 323.5 True Weight
Chain Rings: 53 Tooth TA 88 True Weight
35 Tooth TA 34.3 True Weight
Chain Ring Bolts Tiso 9.2 True Weight
Crank Fixing Bolt Tiso 14.8 True Weight
Stem Kuota Carbon 109.3 True Weight
Bars Easton EC90 44mm 206.5 True Weight
Bar Tape Kuota 49.4 True Weight Uninstalled
Bar Tape Holders 8.4 True Weight
Levers Campy Record 04' 326.6 True Weight
Shifting Cables Metawire 91.7 True Weight
Cable Stops Kuota 7.3 True Weight
Brake Calipers Zero Gravity 188.7 True Weight
Brake Cables Metawire 109.1 True Weight
Front Derailleur Campy Record 04' 70.5 True Weight
Front Derailleur Frame Clamp Kuota 24.2 True Weight With Screws
Rear Derailleur Tiso 178.6 True Weight
Wheels American Classic Carbon 1130 True Weight
Front Tire Tufo S3 Lite 145 145 True Weight
Rear Tire Tufo S3 Lite 160 160 True Weight
Valve Extenders Tufo 23mm (Pair) 3.9 True Weight
Skewers FRM Pro 2 64.1 True Weight
Cassette Tiso K27 134.8 True Weight
Lockring Tiso 5.5 True Weight
Chain KMC X10 (116 Lincs) 262.1 True Weight
Bottom Bracket Phil Wood Titanium 140.5 True Weight
Bottom Bracket Cups Phil Wood Titanium 14.8 True Weight
Pedals Speedplay X-1 w/ Superlite Inserts 134.1 True Weight
Bottle Cages Elite Ciussi Patao Carbon (2) 65.4 True Weight With Screws
Total: 6153.6

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Can you post a pic for us to drool over?

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JTC
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by JTC

Here are the pics.
#1
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Superlite
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by Superlite

Very nice JTC! Looks like theres even more weight to be taken off.

Bars Easton EC90 44mm 206.5 True Weight

Get some schmolkies and save 40g!

Get an Easton EC90 SLX SL and save another 60-70g, then you'll be sub 13lbs!!!

SICK MAN, SICK! :twisted:

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by JTC

#2
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Kuota-Top.jpg

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Superlite
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by Superlite

Pimp!

You should get rid of the red tape and tire and go stealth with all black. Just my opinion.

Thats a beast, I really like that frame, is it stiff or what? if you don't mind me asking how much did the frame run?

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by JTC

#3
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Kuota-Crank.JPG

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by JTC

#4
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Kuota-Rear.JPG

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by bobalou

Very nice JTC. I've never seen seatstays like that.. can you take a closer pic of the seatstays? It looks like they rake forward at the point the brake attaches ..?!

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by JTC

#5
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Kuota-Front.JPG

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by bobalou

That last photo is close but I mean one from the side profile..

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by JTC

Get some schmolkies and save 40g!

Get an Easton EC90 SLX SL and save another 60-70g, then you'll be sub 13lbs


Yeah, I know, but I really love the shape of these bars.

Get an Easton EC90 SLX SL and save another 60-70g, then you'll be sub 13lbs!!!

Yes, I was dissapointed after receving the fork and it weighed 360g, but that was uncut with a rather long stear tube and there is no need for an expander plug as it is built in which eliminates weight also. I think the EC90 SLX Sl is 300g cut to 200mm if I am not mistaken.

Thats a beast, I really like that frame, is it stiff or what? if you don't mind me asking how much did the frame run?


I've had it a while so I have forgoten the exact price but the frame and original Kuota fork were around $2200-2400.

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by JTC

Side view
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by cadence90

Nice job, wow!
Did you buy the Tiso stuff in US or overseas (I don't know where you are located)?
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