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@kobetsang - Really nice looking bike. But as others have pointed out, your seat seems out of place. Your seatpost extension and relatively short stem don't seem to bear out the need for such a forward placement.

Sixty Fiver

09-16-08 09:59 PM

Otis - That is a great looking bike.

Sinn	09-16-08 10:00 PM

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Originally Posted by andre nickatina (Post 7485251)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3118/...ca1cf903ec.jpg
my KHS in work bike mode. and that's not me in the 2nd picture btw...
new bike corral installed today downtown.

KHS flite's are really nice bikes. I don't know why more people around here don't ride them instead of Surly, IRO, etc.

K_phomma

09-16-08 10:04 PM

Flite = Kilo tt imo

daybreak

09-16-08 10:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinn (Post 7485348)

KHS flite's are really nice bikes. I don't know why more people around here don't ride them instead of Surly, IRO, etc.

because kilo tts are cheaper

wildpony

09-16-08 10:27 PM

I ride a KHS Flite 100. I really love mine so far. Got it for less than $500, switched out the drops for a flat bar(Free), switched from the 48t chainring to a 42t ($32), switched from 23mm to 25mm wide tires with thick tubes(50), and put a 16t freewheel on the flip folp hub($10). Great commuter for Lubbock TX.(Priceless)

walking disease

09-16-08 10:34 PM

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Originally Posted by wildpony (Post 7485538)

Priceless? Seems more like $590 to me.

andre nickatina

09-16-08 10:41 PM

Word. Yeah KHS Flite 100's are just Kilo TT's, that's why you don't see more of them Sinn...

Sinn	09-16-08 10:49 PM

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Originally Posted by andre nickatina (Post 7485629)

Word. Yeah KHS Flite 100's are just Kilo TT's, that's why you don't see more of them Sinn...

I haven't looked, but is the difference in price accompanied by a difference in components on the complete build of the two?

Jabba Degrassi

09-16-08 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by ak1 (Post 7484686)

Here's a reason (though I don't necessarily assume that it it his): Someone rides with their hands next to the stem and wants maximum leverage. With the lever mounted like that you can get better leverage while keeping your hands next to the stem.

That's a reason to mount it backwards. Therefore what you said is false. If you want to convince people of your point you should avoid saying false things.

False things like, perhaps, that in a situation where you need maximum leverage the last place your hands should be is right next to the stem? False things like that?

middy

09-16-08 11:48 PM

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Originally Posted by Sinn (Post 7485666)

I haven't looked, but is the difference in price accompanied by a difference in components on the complete build of the two?

No, but the difference in price and the KHS logo magically transform them from "soft and cheap" into a "really nice bike".

:roflmao2:

HandsomeRyan

09-17-08 05:54 AM

Finally got it picture-worthy:

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_0427.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_0428.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_0429.jpg

http://i64.photobucket.com/albums/h1...n/IMG_0431.jpg

58cm Messenger, 48/18 fixed or 48/16 ss.

Modifications: 18t IRO track cog, Trans-X pursuit bars, Cane Creek 200TT brake lever, carbon seatpost, replaced saddle, new cork bar tape, and some SPD pedals.

It's my first fg/ss and I'm having a blast with it.

Sinn	09-17-08 06:29 AM

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Originally Posted by middy (Post 7485914)

No, but the difference in price and the KHS logo magically transform them from "soft and cheap" into a "really nice bike".

:roflmao2:

Indeed.

Stay dry there in Texas. I just visited family in Dallas and in Houston. Not a FG to be seen anywhere (unlike Socal). A few roadies, very few in fact. Texas needs more bikes. Are you in Austin? I've heard that there is a pretty good cycling community there.

middy

09-17-08 07:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Sinn (Post 7486562)

Indeed.

Stay dry there in Texas. I just visited family in Dallas and in Houston. Not a FG to be seen anywhere (unlike Socal). A few roadies, very few in fact. Texas needs more bikes. Are you in Austin. I've heard that there is a pretty good cycling community there.

In Dallas. Ike brought us nothing but a little much-needed rain followed by beautiful sunny low-80s weather. Not much of a cycling scene due to the heat, and the lack of bike-friendly streets, and the fact that you have to drive at least 20 miles to get anywhere (seems like). Thanks for asking! :thumb:

taken67

09-17-08 07:34 AM

^ I used to live by White Rock Lake, TONS of roadies. The last few times I've been back I've started to see some fixies out riding the lake.

johnprolly

09-17-08 10:38 AM

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/...15256faf_b.jpg

deathhare

09-17-08 10:40 AM

My ankle hurts

SingleSpeeDemon

09-17-08 10:43 AM

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Originally Posted by johnprolly (Post 7488049)

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3033/...15256faf_b.jpg

Ouch. What's the story?

johnprolly

09-17-08 10:52 AM

did a 180 off a lip on a curb and it snapped. The other half went into the road. I didn't fall or anything, just sucks. 2nd set of Sugino RD's I've ruined.

HandsomeRyan

09-17-08 11:01 AM

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Originally Posted by johnprolly (Post 7488154)

...2nd set of Sugino RD's I've ruined.

Ruined?!

Stick it back together with some JB cold-weld and it'll be good as new. ;) :bike2:

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