KHS Inc. Flite 750

Price Paid:  $1250.00 at Bike Show Toronto

Model Year:
2006

Favorite Ride:
Wellsely and Bamburg

Bike Setup:
Ksyrium Elites, Pizzaz Carbon Post, KHS Stem, full 105 components, Selle San Marco SKN Seat, 105 pedals,

Summary:
So far the bike has been great. It is stiff enough for my 6'5" 200lbs body and not to harsh and stiff that you feel every bump. I picked it up at the Toronto Bike show for a great price $1250. The 2006 still had the full carbon frame unlike the 2007 and 2008 which have carbon fused with aluminum frames. This is actually the same frame as the KHS Team bike.

Strengths:
Great compact frame that is stiff but not a harsh ride. 9 speed 105 components perform smooth and the Selle San Marco seat is comfortable.

Weaknesses:
Had to replace aluminum seat post provided as it was to short so I put on a Pizzaz carbin which is great, also the Tektro Brakes are usless so I replaced them with a set of 105's that I had kicking around and are much better. Also just replaced the WH R500 wheelset as it is far to sloppy under any form of load. Hopefully the Ksyrium Elites perform better.

Similar Products Used:
Bianchi Race

Price Paid:  $400.00 at Bobs Bicycle

Model Year:
2007

Bike Setup:
Shimano 105 drivetrain,Real Design Supersphere wheels,carbon seatpost, stem, and bar

Summary:
Bought frame last summer. rides great for first carbon bike. A lot smoother than aluminum frame I had. Geometry fits me great. I am 5'7" 180lbs. Comfortable ride, not hard on the back.

Strengths:
Quick with climbs. Great buy for carbon fiber.

Weaknesses:
I have found none.

Similar Products Used:
Giant ocr1. Similar geometry.

Price Paid:  $400.00 at bobs bikes

Model Year:
2007

Favorite Ride:
sat. group

Bike Setup:
ultegra with ksyrium elites.

Summary:
I bought this as a winter trainer because it was full carbon and inexpensive. I now intend to ride it all this season. I have about 1000 miles on it and love the ride. It gives good road feel does not feel dead like felt etc.

Strengths:
I am 190 lbs. it is stiff enough not to flex. not harsh smooth ride. Great price.
High tech look, well engineered.

Weaknesses:
a little heavy.

Similar Products Used:
I have 9 high end bikes and like this as well as any.