KHS Inc. Flite 900

Price Paid:  $1800.00 at amazon.com

Model Year:
2005

Favorite Ride:
KHS 900 Flite

Bike Setup:
Medium

Summary:
Bike is great. After a few long rides and some fine adjustments this bike is almost effortless to sprint and not a lot of pain during long rides. Sizing and bike geometry are user friendly. I have yet to see a KHS 900 not look good and with great components.

Strengths:
everything

Weaknesses:
nothing

Similar Products Used:
Cannondale, Tamaso

Price Paid:  $1600.00 at Houston Bicycle Comp

Model Year:
2006

Summary:
Bought this new have about 1000 miles on it. I have been real happy with it. This is my first real road bike, my other is a cyclocross. This is one smooth ride, and the handling on this is quick. I have been very happy with it.

Strengths:
The ride on this is really nice.

Weaknesses:
None that I have come across yet.

Price Paid:  $1400.00 at Toronto Bike Show

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
Toronto to Oshawa

Bike Setup:
Stock:
SRAM Rival Full Group
Alpha Q CS10 Fork
American Classic Victory Wheelset

Summary:
My first real road bike. Was looking at picking up a bike from the bigger players like Trek/Specialized but saw this beauty at the Toronto Fall Bike show. Love the stealth matte black finish vs the glossy finishes of most other bikes. First ride was a dream. SRAM Rival group took some getting used to. Overall, I'm very happy.

Strengths:
- Light weight (17.5 lbs with pedals)
- Great looks.
- Smooth, responsive ride.
- Great value (for the price I got it for)

Weaknesses:
- SRAM Rival not quite as refined as Ultegra.
- Not the same cache as Trek/Specialized.
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Similar Products Used:
Trek 1000, Specialized Allez

Price Paid:  $2200.00 at Panther City Bicycle

Model Year:
2004

Favorite Ride:
Texas Time Trials www.tt24tt.com

Bike Setup:
Mostly stock, except narrower handlebars, thomson seatpost, and Brooks saddle. I also use a set of Zipp 404 wheels for special races.

Summary:
An excellent performer for the price. This bike is a very competitive racer, at a club racer price. The responsiveness of the frame is awesome, though it does mean a little less comfort.

Strengths:
Great Campy components, INCLUDING THE WHEELS! Lightweight, very aero' frame. Responsive handling and acceleration.

Weaknesses:
Stiff frame can be a little harsh on very rough pavement. This can be remedied with a comfy saddle choice and good riding position, however. I use a Brooks Swift saddle (it's a little heavy, but it's oh-so-supple!)

Similar Products Used:
Lemond Zurich, Trek 1400, Litespeed Vortex, Kona Haole