KHS Flite, Kilo TT, or Kilo TT Pro?
05-28-17 | 08:32 PM
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KHS Flite, Kilo TT, or Kilo TT Pro?
I'm planning on replacing my bike because the chainring and fixed wheel cog are not as concentric as I first bought the bike. So, it was recommended for me to upgrade bikes and my LBS recommended KHS bikes.
On the other hand, I was thinking about getting the Kilo TT or TT Pro (was told regular TT is an entry level bike with slightly better parts than what I have now. Heard the Pro has better quality parts than its standard edition).
My question is, how good is the quality of all the parts (excluding handlebars and tires) on the KHS Flite 100 compared to Killo TT and Kilo TT Pro. Btw, my budget is under $1000 and I'm still fairly new to bikes, so any recommendations are welcome. Thank you in advance.
Disclaimer: I just want recommendations and comparisons between the three bikes, so anything not pertaining to the main question is not appreciated.
On the other hand, I was thinking about getting the Kilo TT or TT Pro (was told regular TT is an entry level bike with slightly better parts than what I have now. Heard the Pro has better quality parts than its standard edition).
My question is, how good is the quality of all the parts (excluding handlebars and tires) on the KHS Flite 100 compared to Killo TT and Kilo TT Pro. Btw, my budget is under $1000 and I'm still fairly new to bikes, so any recommendations are welcome. Thank you in advance.
Disclaimer: I just want recommendations and comparisons between the three bikes, so anything not pertaining to the main question is not appreciated.
05-28-17 | 09:09 PM
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kilo tt frame is a rebranded khs flite.
05-28-17 | 09:19 PM
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Used to be the same frame. The new Flite 100 is a different jobby with a curved seat tube. Build quality looks pretty similar between the Flite and Pro, main difference being the cranks on the Pro say Sugino on them.
05-28-17 | 09:27 PM
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The Kilo was never a rebranded Flite 100...
05-28-17 | 10:35 PM
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They used to be the same frame.
05-28-17 | 11:11 PM
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Making copy of something does not make it the same as the original...
05-28-17 | 11:23 PM
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I would grab the Kilo TT Pro, but I mean with your budget you have a lot of options. I say Kilo TT Pro just because the components are a little better, and I just personally don't like the way the new KHS Flites look, I liked the older models more. And addressing "how good are the parts" I would replace the saddle and pedals/straps and clips. Other than that you should be fine getting a lot of mileage out of what's left, just make sure you true the wheels sooner than later. I rode Surly Steamroller stock parts into the ground and it took me a while to do so and through some snowy winters, and they're about the same quality. If that helps any.
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05-29-17 | 06:00 AM
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05-29-17 | 12:17 PM
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05-29-17 | 12:50 PM
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05-29-17 | 01:07 PM
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05-29-17 | 03:07 PM
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05-29-17 | 04:31 PM
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05-29-17 | 09:49 PM
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05-30-17 | 12:19 AM
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I would grab the Kilo TT Pro, but I mean with your budget you have a lot of options. I say Kilo TT Pro just because the components are a little better, and I just personally don't like the way the new KHS Flites look, I liked the older models more. And addressing "how good are the parts" I would replace the saddle and pedals/straps and clips. Other than that you should be fine getting a lot of mileage out of what's left, just make sure you true the wheels sooner than later. I rode Surly Steamroller stock parts into the ground and it took me a while to do so and through some snowy winters, and they're about the same quality. If that helps any.
Trust me, I buy my bikes online. My LBS doesn't deserve any sales due to a certain employee that has appalling customer service skills.
I said I was planning to, not "at the bike shop/checkout right now and I need some opinions". Calm tf down.
05-30-17 | 06:35 AM
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06-11-17 | 01:59 PM
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06-13-17 | 01:20 PM
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Plus those dirty rotten scumbags at the LBS let me test ride bikes and will even fix a bike I didn't buy there. I don't want to do that, I might get sweaty. I want to roll the dice and just get a bike I haven't tried out yet because it looks cool in the thumbnail!
If it ain't cheap and from an old brand that was bought out and changed, why bother!
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06-13-17 | 03:43 PM
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06-13-17 | 06:33 PM
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Probably was the case. People think we make so much on bikes and we can lower them a few hundred no problem, none of them understand what margins are and how bad they are for bikes. If I could magically make bikes lower cost with better components and frame materials, I would for sure but it just doesn't work that way.