KHS road bikes?
02-26-02, 01:27 PM
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KHS road bikes?
Anyone with knowledge/opinion/comments on KHS road bikes? A bike shop near me has many 2000/2001 models for sale. Thanks.
02-26-02, 04:35 PM
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Funny you should ask. The new Bicycling mag's Buyer's Guide (April 2002) has a good review for the KHS Flite 800 on p. 30. One thing that's impressive is that even their bottom of the line model (about $550) has Reynolds steel tubing.
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From all I've heard, they're supposed to be pretty nice bikes -- well-specced for a reasonable price. The best part is that they're mostly lightweight steel. KHS doesn't have the race cred of a Trek or a Specialized, but neither of those two companies make quality steel bikes at affordable -- or any -- price.
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02-26-02, 07:16 PM
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Thanks for the info. I'm definitely looking for a high-quality steel road bike. The low-end KHS model looks like a good value with the exception it uses Shimano Sora components.
PS I'm a newbie to this forum, so thanks for the help!!!
PS I'm a newbie to this forum, so thanks for the help!!!
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Welcome to the forums. I'd just like to add that one of my bikes is a KHS hybred. It rides well, handles well and gives a comfortable ride. You can up grade the equipment as it wears out or breaksdown. For the money, I think they make an excellent choice.
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