Do we like KHS bikes?? - Need advice
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Triguy98 posted 2 years ago.
You HAVE to change those crappy Tiagra shifters out. Go 105 or Ultegra, it is money very well spent, and it wont add THAT much to your purchase. KHS doesnt make OUSTANDING bikes, but they dont make BAD ones either.
Make sure you ride it, and some of those Treks and Cannondales, as you might like they way they fit and handle more. You might be giving up some in the way of Ultrega components, but for $700- $800 you can get a SOLID 105 bike. Fit and feel are far more important than the level of the derailleurs.
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bigdogtwo posted 2 years ago.
The frame is the most important aspect of a bike. You will find that cannondales are more expensive than many competitiors at the lower price ranges due to having CAAD8 frames on their "lower" bikes. For instance, look at the Cannondale R700. Its $1250 and is a mix of 105 and ultegra. It has RH550 wheels. SO, similar specs to the KHS bike you are looking at. But, the R700 has a CAAD8 frame. This is the same frame that it is on the R5000 that goes for $2500. Its the same frame that won the Giro in '04 and that some pro teams ride. Down the road if you want to throw a $800 wheelset on your CAAD8 or upgrade to dura ace or buy some zero gravity cranks you can do so while still feeling good about your frame. In other words, you won't outgrow this frame. Its stiff and fast.
Trek may be similar - I don't know much about what you get on a $1250 Trek.
I agree with Triguy about the Tiagra shifters.
Hello everyone. I'm doing me first tri this summer and am looking to purchase my first road bike to last me through my beginning-intermediate triathlon phases. I've looked at a number of stores and found a bike that seems leaps and bounds above the rest in terms of components...only I am somehwat unfamiliar with the frame brand KHS. I am inclined to go with this vs. the Treks and Cannondales, because the components are significantly lesser quality on the bigger name brand until almost 2x the price point.
Can anyone please provide some insight into KHS and help me determine the best buy in the 800ish range.
Here's the specs:
KHS Flite 500 (2005), Aluminum with Carbon Fork
Front and Rear Derailleur - Shimano Ultegra
Shifters - Shim Tiagra
Wheel Set - Shimano RH500
Truvativ Isis Elite Crank 52/42/30
Free lifetime tuneups and labor on upgrades - local shop
Price: about $730 after discounts
The Treks and Cannondales I saw don't appear to have these components until the 1500+ range? Thanks in advance your all opinions. I'm hoping to buy this week!
Jason