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Stacey
a TriathleteDate Reviewed: June 21, 2011
Strengths: Pretty fast
Gear shifters are good for the bikeWeaknesses: heavy
pedals stink - must replace
Bottom Line: I am a beginner triathlete (sprint distance) and I needed a bike but didn't want to get crazy just yet. This bike works very well on Colorado hills. Of course there are better bikes out there, but I didn't want to spend the money on something I wasn't sure I would like. The bike is well made. It is good for a beginner or someone who doesn't want to spend a lot of money.
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$425.00
Purchased At: Recycled Cycles
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cterp09
a CommuterDate Reviewed: May 6, 2011
Strengths: It's a fast bike! The components are okay and it's very easy and smooth to shift gears. It's also a relatively light bike, and having 3 chainrings makes hills a bit easier. I haven't had a flat yet (knock on wood) and commute 20-40 miles per week.
You can make any bike you get the most comfortable one you've ever ridden by inflating the tires to the proper pressure (not to the numbers on the tires since that is the maximum pressure they can handle), and adjusting the bike's geometry to fit you.Weaknesses: The saddle that comes with it is a torture device, but that goes for most stock seats. The first thing to break on my bike was the seat post clamp while I was adjusting the saddle height. It is a piece of junk and should be replaced with a good clamp.
Also, the wheels are not of the best quality. If the road surfaces you ride on aren't completely smooth you might want to invest in better wheels.Bottom Line: It is a great first road bike, especially for the price. It is definitely not a racing bike, but you can make it an awesome bike by switching out the components for better ones as you improve. I use it mostly as a commuter bike, and have had almost no problems with it.
Price Paid:
$500.00
Bike Setup: clipless pedals, angled brake hoods in a bit, a comfortable gel saddle, changed stem angle
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James
a TriathleteDate Reviewed: December 5, 2010
Strengths: climbing, comfortableWeaknesses: comes with crappy pedals but i replaced with clipless anywayBottom Line: Awesome Training bike rode it for 2500 miles this season and it held up amazing not a single problem.
I read a lot of reviews about people saying they got constant flats and they fixed that from the 08 model up now the spokes don't poke the tubes over bumps and have rim tape over them anyway.
I'd recommend it to anybody just make you you get the triple bar version and not the flat bar version they originally sent me the flat bar by mistake.
Favorite Ride: KHS Flite 220
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At: Valley bicycles
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notredame232
a TriathleteDate Reviewed: January 17, 2010
Strengths: It's cheap.
It looks pretty cool.
Weaknesses: Where to begin...
I have had a lot of problems with it.
The main one would be constant flats.
The spoke pokes through and puts a hole in the tube. The wheels are garbage.
It's very heavy.
It doesn't handle very well.
Stock shifters aren't that great.Bottom Line: It's an entry level bike. Don't buy it if you are looking to win races. I bought it as an entry level triathlete, threw some aero bars on it, and got some clipless pedals. 21 speed bike. It works but it's not the best.
Favorite Ride: KHS Flite 220
Price Paid:
$550.00
Purchased At: Carmel Cyclery
Similar Products Used: Nothing very similar to this bike.
Bike Setup: Bike+aero bars+clipless pedals+new shifters
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Cathy Hale
a Recreational RiderDate Reviewed: April 10, 2009
Strengths: FAST....smooth gear changes...beautiful looks....customer service from dealer... Reasonable price for us beginners into this awesome sport.Weaknesses: Hard, very hard saddle....I put gel cover on it hoping it will help keep me from brusing until I can get kinda used to it....Bottom Line: I tried ordering a road bike from Walmart...the hub was damaged in shipping...took it back and got a flat bar bike in stock...it wouldn't shift into 7th gear-no matter how we adjusted it...Finally gave up and bought the khs 220 from the Bike Peddler in Brownwood, TX...We couldn't be happier with the bike or the dealer! Lynn went through everything about the bike with us, even how to change a flat! He also encouraged us to put together a tool kit for the new bike...Take my advice, don't buy a road bike from anything less than a bike shop...You will get what you pay for! I'm sure my hubby will be buying one from the same place...in the very near future!
Favorite Ride: khs 220
Price Paid:
$549.00
Purchased At: The Bike Peddler Bro
Similar Products Used: Schwinn Prelude, GMC Denali, now am using an Electra Townie for my short runs to the store---I think the Townie and the KHS 220 give me the best of both worlds!!! Color me VERY HAPPY!
Bike Setup: Standard 16 speed set up in a medium frame size...have added the tool kit in a seat bag...a narrow bag on the top bar snugged up to the handlebars, two cup holders, two insulated water bottles, headlight, and speedometer.
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