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indiomonk
a Road Racer
from DallasDate Reviewed: September 11, 2003
Strengths: Strengths are the stiff steel BUILT frame and carbon fork.Weaknesses: Seems like the clear coat chips easy.Bottom Line: Man, I bought this Frame early 2003 it is a 99 Aero Comp that has been hanging unused and un built. I had it built up with my old Ultegra group and then added some TRICK 2003 Bontrager RACE X LITES.. yes the ones that have been pulled from the shelf due to Mavics Lawsuit. This bike ROCKS it STIFF and just feels like a well balanced machine. Mine is a 53cm and fits like a glove.
Favorite Ride: KOW King of Wednesday
Purchased At: BlueBonnet Bicycles
Similar Products Used: TEAM Fuji and an old Beatis.
Bike Setup: Ultegra STI, Race XLITE rims with XLITE Silica racing tires. Sella seat. SHimano Look 6401 pedals.
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bproh20
a Road Racer
from Merced, CA. 95340Date Reviewed: April 1, 2003
Strengths: Handeled well and had great geometry that fit me like a glove. 6'1 with long arms and legs.Weaknesses: Steel that breaks and bad paint.Bottom Line: I bought the bike new in 1999, stored it like a fine wine for 3 years while I road my other bike. When I finally started riding her, it was great until out on a group ride one night. I was involved in a crash and cracked my 853 Reynolds in two spots. I was surprised that steel could break so easily. Until then though, the bike was a great ride. Obviously stiff and very tight.
Favorite Ride: 18 mile sprint loop around Merced
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At: UCD Bike Barn
Similar Products Used: Specialized Allez, Cannondale CAAD 3, Miyata
Bike Setup: 58cm, Carbon Fiber fork, Mavic MA2 wheels, 105 Groupo
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Steve
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from Stafford, VADate Reviewed: July 6, 2001
Strengths: smooth ride in all conditions, whether climbing hills or riding the flats. Ultegra is a good compromise between top of the line and everything below. Shifting is precise and confident. The 11-23 cassette gives a good selection for being in the right gear and the added triple allows the climbing of the occasional 'real hill'.Weaknesses: paint is poor, chips and rubs off easily
Headset comes looseBottom Line: After less than 18 months I have ridden my KHS over 10,000 miles from the flats of FL to the hills of PA and it has been a comfortable ride. The carbon fork is a gig improvement over my old steel fork. Can still feel goos after a century.
Only nagging problem is the STIs are starting to stick.
Price Paid:
$1100.00
Purchased At: gvhbikes
Similar Products Used: schwinn, performance
Bike Setup: stock except changed saddle and pedals. and added a triple (rarely used)
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Norman Hoy
a Road Racer
from Hallett Cove, South Australia, AustraliaDate Reviewed: May 22, 2001
Strengths: Great bike. While I was waiting for my Klein to be
rebuilt I actually raced on it.
It is my training bike, purchased in that roll due to "comfort of steel" and value for money.Weaknesses: Paint job, very thin and stratches easily, also rubs easily so need to be careful with cables. I put some pre-glued patches on frame where cables touch.(steerer head, top tube where brake casing touches.Bottom Line: Bike weighs just under 10Kg's, which is just great for
training. I did use it for racing 2 twice, in hills and still scored results, but I did have my Ksyriums on
however, :-). The bike is fantastic for its role, training
bike, almost as good as the Klein in a corner, and I spend
about about 16hours/week in the saddle, 48 weeks of the
year. Great value for money, but I'll stick to Alloy
for racing.
KHS is a good entry level racing bike their 2001 Flite 1000
with DuraACE is a fantastic top level racing bike, and
yes I have ridden one. Good value for money.
Favorite Ride: "Back Valley"
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At: Blackwood Velo-city
Similar Products Used: Klein, my current racing bike
Bike Setup: No name wheels, 105 hubs, 105 brakes, Ultegra cluster, rear/front derailiers, Ultegra STI's, Stelle seat, unknown bars, seatpost, headstem.
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Big John
a Road Racer
from Philadelphia, PA, USADate Reviewed: May 9, 2001
Strengths: Value, Ride QualityWeaknesses: None that I've found
Bottom Line: I Love this bike. It's my first road bike, so I dont have anything to compare it to except the bikes I test road, but it blew them all away, especially when you look at the full ultegra components, even the seat post and hubs. I don't know why people are complaining about the saddle, Mine came with a Sella Italia Flight. Iv'e done centuries on this bike and it is very comfortable on long rides. It's also very light and stiff when cornering and sprinting. It is not the kind of bike that turns heads with a fancy paint job or name recognation, but if you are looking for a great bike for the money, this is it.
Favorite Ride: the last one I went on
Price Paid:
$1200.00
Purchased At: Performance
Similar Products Used: Cannondale, Treck, Specialized & LeMond
Bike Setup: Stock
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