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MTB Reviews > Mountain bikes > Hardtail > KHS Alite 3000
Alite 3000
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$1499.00 |
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Description: (from )
Frame
New Carbon Fusion MTB w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork RockShox Tora 302 Solo Air w/alloy steer tube, lockout, external rebound & Pre-load adjust 100mm
Headset Tioga ZST-2 threadless, 1-1/8" Zero Stack
Rims WTB Speed Disc doublewall, w/eyelets
Hubs Front: Alloy, Rear: Shimano disc, QR
Tires John Tomac Small Block8 26x2.1
Spokes 14G Black 32°
Front Derailleur Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur Shimano XT Shadow
Shifters Shimano Deore
Chain KMC Z9000
Crankset Truvativ Firex Giga X Pipe, 44/32/22
Bottom Bracket Truvativ GXP outboard cartridge bearing
Cassette Shimano HG50 11-34, 9-Speed
Pedals Wellgo M919 clipless
Seatpost Carbon micro-adjust
Saddle WTB Silverado
Handlebar Truvativ XR Riser, 31.8, Triple Butted
Stem Truvativ Team Alloy forged, 4-bolt
Grips WTB WeirWolf, dual compound
Brake Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde
Brakes Hayes Stroker Ryde Hydralic disc, 6" rotors
Color White |
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| Pros | The Frame is the best I have ever ridden on. When you rail corners you can feel it move right with you. The mix of the Carbon fiber and Alloy makes for a nice stiff frame but also a forgiving frame that doesn't feel has it you are getting you beating up on rougher trails. This is maybe the best fitting frame I have been on for me. The angles are spot on. It is a super tough frame I have taken 3 ft drop on this bike . Instead of decal they let the Carbon fiber show through the paint job. It is a really sharp looking bike. | | Cons | The wheel set that comes on it is an All-MTN wheel set from WTB. They are pretty heavy and some un-needed weight to the bike.I have had some problems with the rear derailleur. but that is nothing against KHS it is a Shimano thing. | | Verdict | I am giving this bike 5 stars, but the rear derailleur and the wheel choice could be a little better. If you are looking for your first race bike. This would be a good choice. I had to cut down the steer tube some more from the way it came. It comes in a more relax set up, but is a easy fix. The one upgrade I think you have to do to this is a new wheelset. But that is to cut on some weight, if you don't care about that tho you will have no problem with the bike. I am pretty sure I will be racing this frame for years to come, it fits me like a glove. | | Recommended for: Anyone |
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| Rochester, MI | June 23, 2008 
