I would recommend this frame to anyone. Buy as a frame (last years model) and add your components to keep cost down. I built a sub 24 pound rig for less than $1000.
Pros Awesome Light less than 3 pound frame. Super fast! Responsins to pedal input instantly!
Cons Steep front end rake causing very quick steering that can sometimes be unsettling. No local retailers in MI had to buy Online.
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.
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.
for a entry level bike, recommend it.
Pros
Price and KHS stands behid it.
Cons
| Thanklittle heavy and cheap fork
I would recommend this frame to anyone. Buy as a frame (last years model) and add your components to keep cost down. I built a sub 24 pound rig for less than $1000.
Pros
Awesome Light less than 3 pound frame. Super fast! Responsins to pedal input instantly!
Cons
| ThankSteep front end rake causing very quick steering that can sometimes be unsettling. No local retailers in MI had to buy Online.
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.
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
| ThankThe 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.