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Originally Posted by marqueemoon

Thanks. Mine is the level top tube version. Is yours also grey?

No, mine is the Purple/Blueish color. I think I have seen both colors with a sloping TT and both with a level top tube.

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Originally Posted by jonb

yessssssss. so derivative! ;)

I know right.

I wish an army of white and black Concepts existed. So sweet.

ok here is my khs with only seven parts that aren't made in taiwan on it enjoy....

http://a74.ac-images.myspacecdn.com/...638d733539.jpg http://a316.ac-images.myspacecdn.com...8d2895f11b.jpg

this thread is ****ing awesome

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Originally Posted by dirtyphotons

yeah, the only real difference i can tell is the seat cluster, on the fuji the seatstays join slightly below the top tube. fuji's also got an integrated headset (which i'm actually not fond of).

but by the looks of it they're practically the same bike. wouldn't be surprised if they rolled off the same line. how you liking the tsunami?

the tsunami also has an integrated headset, and my seat stays also are joined just below the top tube, but Ive also noticed the weld points change with different sizes, mines a 55 or 56cm, dunno what the fuji is in that pic, the one on fuji's website gives a better peek at what its like

I think the top tube on the fuji is shaped different, but its hard to say without seeing it in person, the drop out inserts look better on the fuji too, but I wouldnt be shocked if they can be swapped out for others that will fit perfectly

I like it so far, I really like the geometry and handling. I could do without the decals. Its light, cheap, and stiff, makes for a good disposable work bike. Tight geometry in the rear and no toe overlap up front. It is a bit sketchy on slippery surfaces, having all your weight almost over rear axle means the front has like zero grip sometimes, that has been a problem a couple of times. I changed to a different tire up front and so far its been better. Armadillos are damn dangerous in the wet. It seems to be alot like the spicer track bike I had a few years back, just a little more aggressive.

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Originally Posted by jonb

viva taiwan!

http://velospace.org/files/banch1.jpg

who did the lettering on that thing. I do a lot of pinstriping and that is very well done.

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Originally Posted by luvthemas

My KHS, powdercoated and built from the frame up.
http://velospace.org/files/339360511_7e5ab13111.jpg

Amazing!

I love this bike.

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Originally Posted by bbattle

What sort of tugnut thingie is that? the red thing on your dropout.

its a redline brand chain tug. super beefy looking(which i like...) but actually UTTER CRAAAAP!
i only had them since august during that time the aluminum that touched the dropout/end totally got ate(good english right?). i switched to mks.....redline tensioner $12, mks tensioner $30. so you can see where i was coming from.

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Originally Posted by dmc

No, mine is the Purple/Blueish color. I think I have seen both colors with a sloping TT and both with a level top tube.

from my recollection the only slopign top tube khs was the older flite100 the one that used to come equipped with sg75s and if I remember they had da headsets and all kinds of other japanese bike badness

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Originally Posted by kludge

I had the mks tensioners break on me I have found the surly to be far superior