# 2013 leader kagero
**URL:** https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335
**Category:** Post your ride
**Created:** [August 13, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335 "2013-08-13T18:34:17Z")
**Posts on this page:** 18
**Page:** 1
### Author:  [@system](https://fixed.org.au/u/system)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2013, 6:34pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/1 "2013-08-13T18:34:17Z")
Frame:
2013 Leader Kagero size 54
Crankset/Bottom Bracket:
SRAM Omnium 48T / SRAM GXP
Pedals:
LOOK mtb
Cog/Chain:
Phil Wood 17T / IZUMI Super Toughness V chain
Handlebars/Stem:
Cinelli pepper / Thompson elite
Saddle/Seatpost:
Selle San Marco Concor / Thompson elite
Front Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H+SON SL42 / Phil Wood high flange / Resist nomad 28C
Rear Wheel/Hub/Tire:
H+SON SL42 / Phil Wood high flange / Resist nomad 28C
Accessories:
Animal Edwin grips
more pictures here:
[Leader Kagero 2013 - Pedal Room](http://www.pedalroom.com/bike/leader-kagero-2013-13027)
This bike was built at saint cloud in Melbourne.
She is called Gertrude as that’s the street she was built on.
Do more skids.
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### Author:  [@alibi](https://fixed.org.au/u/alibi)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2013, 6:45pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/2 "2013-08-13T18:45:37Z")
I will never understand why people give bikes a name other than that which it already has. Especially a lady name.
Nice build, though.
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### Author:  [@gypsy](https://fixed.org.au/u/gypsy)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2013, 6:46pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/3 "2013-08-13T18:46:46Z")
Super nice build dude! Solid parts list all round. How good are those Animal Edwin grips.
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### Author:  [@SteveZero](https://fixed.org.au/u/SteveZero)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2013, 6:50pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/4 "2013-08-13T18:50:15Z")
How are those shoes/pedals going for ya?
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### Author:  [@system](https://fixed.org.au/u/system)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2013, 7:40pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/5 "2013-08-13T19:40:42Z")
Thanks to whoever modded my post to include the pic, I was hoping that might happen 🙂
> [@alibi](#):
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> I will never understand why people give bikes a name other than that which it already has. Especially a lady name.
> Nice build, though.
Because, when i talk about my bike (which I do alot) I dont like saying ‘my bike’ or ‘the kagero’ when i can just give it a name. Plus, its tradition. I’ve also got a reid for riding to and from the pub, and she’s called Patricia 😛
Also thanks 😉
> [@gypsy](#):
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> Super nice build dude! Solid parts list all round. How good are those Animal Edwin grips.
Thank you! I didn’t compromise on parts thats for sure. The grips are awesome! I originally wanted Odi grips which are also mega compfy because of the ribbed design, but these are even better!
Also, If i had not left Brisbane, you probably would have been the one to build this for me :eek:
> [@SteveZero](#):
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> How are those shoes/pedals going for ya?
Hey Steve, They are going great! only had one stack that day but learnt my lesson pretty quick.
I’ll be bringing her back into saint cloud soon to get Nick to change my sprocket… Although the parts list says 17t its actually 18t and with that ratio im gonna ruin my rear tyre faster than I want to. anyway, might see ya monday night 😉
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### Author:  [@Lorday](https://fixed.org.au/u/Lorday)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2013, 7:43pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/6 "2013-08-13T19:43:41Z")
That’s pretty bloody badass.
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### Author:  [@M111](https://fixed.org.au/u/M111)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2013, 8:34pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/7 "2013-08-13T20:34:52Z")
So that’s what my bike would’ve looked like if I got the Formation Faces. Looking good!
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### Author:  [@Dylan](https://fixed.org.au/u/Dylan)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2013, 8:36pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/8 "2013-08-13T20:36:34Z")
Nice bike man. Clean and simple, keen on these frames.
If you can handle valve not lining up with tyre logos, you can always just pull the tyre around quarter turn on the rim and get 3 new skid patches as an interim.
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### Author:  [@lokione](https://fixed.org.au/u/lokione)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2013, 9:03pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/9 "2013-08-13T21:03:57Z")
staunch as.
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### Author:  [@system](https://fixed.org.au/u/system)
#### Post date: [August 13, 2013, 10:54pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/10 "2013-08-13T22:54:26Z")
> [@Dylan](#):
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> Nice bike man. Clean and simple, keen on these frames.
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> If you can handle valve not lining up with tyre logos, you can always just pull the tyre around quarter turn on the rim and get 3 new skid patches as an interim.
Thanks, I’ve always wanted one of these frames and Im quuite happy with it 😉
And yeah I guess, Im just trying to skid less until I get the new cog!
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### Author:  [@kreyziest](https://fixed.org.au/u/kreyziest)
#### Post date: [August 14, 2013, 12:00am UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/11 "2013-08-14T00:00:56Z")
Looks good man
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### Author:  [@system](https://fixed.org.au/u/system)
#### Post date: [September 5, 2013, 6:24pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/12 "2013-09-05T18:24:52Z")
> [@Lorday](#):
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> That’s pretty bloody badass.
Thanks mate
> [@M111](#):
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> So that’s what my bike would’ve looked like if I got the Formation Faces. Looking good!
I’m even considering some 88mm carbon clinchers now… But I love these rims. In hindsight I probably should have gone for the formation face over the sl42, but I suppose if I ever decide to run a brake I can.
Cheers mate
> [@lokione](#):
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> staunch as.
Got a black top tube protector on it now making it look staunch as!
Cheers.
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### Author:  [@Marc](https://fixed.org.au/u/Marc)
#### Post date: [September 5, 2013, 6:42pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/13 "2013-09-05T18:42:47Z")
Pretty Nice bike! Clean, simple, awesome! Did you cut the Peppers down to an even narrower size? And the Thomson, is that a 90mm 0 degrees one?
Saying it again, awesome bike!
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### Author:  [@system](https://fixed.org.au/u/system)
#### Post date: [September 5, 2013, 8:45pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/14 "2013-09-05T20:45:07Z")
> [@Marc](#):
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> Pretty Nice bike! Clean, simple, awesome! Did you cut the Peppers down to an even narrower size? And the Thomson, is that a 90mm 0 degrees one?
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> Saying it again, awesome bike!
Thanks mate! I ride this thing every day and I love it!
Peppers are stock size, they are narrow enough as they are.
And yep, 0 degree 90mm stem 🙂
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### Author:  [@NiNo\_LoCo](https://fixed.org.au/u/NiNo_LoCo)
#### Post date: [September 5, 2013, 9:44pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/15 "2013-09-05T21:44:11Z")
> [@crash](#):
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> In hindsight I probably should have gone for the formation face over the sl42
How come? My rear is sl42 and I love it. Had the archtype but I prefer the deeper look.
Looking at the specs on the formation face its 1mm wider?
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### Author:  [@system](https://fixed.org.au/u/system)
#### Post date: [September 5, 2013, 10:06pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/16 "2013-09-05T22:06:51Z")
> [@NiNo\_LoCo](#):
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> How come? My rear is sl42 and I love it. Had the archtype but I prefer the deeper look.
> Looking at the specs on the formation face its 1mm wider?
the only difference between the formation face and the sl42’s is the sl42’s have a machined braking surface. But im brakeless so I dont really need it… but I spose good to have it just incase 😉
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### Author:  [@NiNo\_LoCo](https://fixed.org.au/u/NiNo_LoCo)
#### Post date: [September 5, 2013, 10:26pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/17 "2013-09-05T22:26:51Z")
oh really? yeah i dont have a back brake on the rear… hmm maybe i should’ve gone with formation face but the machined part is barely noticeable.
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### Author:  [@system](https://fixed.org.au/u/system)
#### Post date: [September 5, 2013, 10:32pm UTC](https://fixed.org.au/t/2013-leader-kagero/62335/18 "2013-09-05T22:32:10Z")
> [@NiNo\_LoCo](#):
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> oh really? yeah i dont have a back brake on the rear… hmm maybe i should’ve gone with formation face but the machined part is barely noticeable.
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Yeah man, its not very noticable at all