My first single speed, hks flite 100
08-03-13, 02:38 PM
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My first single speed, khs flite 100
I just picked up my first single speed, an KHS Flite 100, I believe its a 53cm, fits me nice at 6ft with short legs, about an inch of space for the boy. Wheels are true and it seems nice and smooth. the rear wheels is a generic quando hub wheel and the front is a nice Flash Point carbon fiber wheel but it has a small crack around the valve stem hole. I think I'd like to get a matching f&r wheel set, what are some of the current favorites that are relatively durable and light? my budget is $200-$300 for rims, wheels, tires etc. I'm 175lbs, streets are pretty good around here and I'm not a maniac on a bike but I do want to feel confident hoping over and off some curbs if necessary. currently it has 700 x 25mm cheapo tires, I'm thinking maybe 28mm would be better?
also, what's the preferred method to repair carbon fiber wheel cracks? I'd like to get this wheels fixed so I can user it on occasion or sell it.
I also wanted to say thanks to this forum and its members, its been invaluable in my buying process.
also, what's the preferred method to repair carbon fiber wheel cracks? I'd like to get this wheels fixed so I can user it on occasion or sell it.
I also wanted to say thanks to this forum and its members, its been invaluable in my buying process.
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08-03-13, 06:17 PM
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You may be able to take the wheel to a carbon repair shop, I wouldn't advise trying to fix it yourself. Also I wouldn't ride on it in the meantime.
08-03-13, 06:23 PM
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As far as wheelsets go.
These are on the lower end of your budget and would give you money left over to invest in some good tires.
https://www.velomine.com/index.php?ma...oducts_id=1843
https://www.velomine.com/index.php?ma...oducts_id=2371
These are on the lower end of your budget and would give you money left over to invest in some good tires.
https://www.velomine.com/index.php?ma...oducts_id=1843
https://www.velomine.com/index.php?ma...oducts_id=2371
08-03-13, 08:55 PM
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I'll call around for a repair shop. As for not riding it, now that's gonna be hard, its a fun bike!
I also found these recommend a couple times.
https://www.wabicycles.com/GXwheels.html
These seem to be the lightest of the three, would it be fair to assume lightest equals weakest, heaviest strongest?
I also found these recommend a couple times.
https://www.wabicycles.com/GXwheels.html
These seem to be the lightest of the three, would it be fair to assume lightest equals weakest, heaviest strongest?
08-03-13, 09:25 PM
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https://item.mobileweb.ebay.com/viewi...d=121106578648
These are a little spendy but nice I think??
These are a little spendy but nice I think??
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I've never ridden on wabi wheels, but I've heard great things. If you have another bike with a front wheel that you can borrow in the meantime that would be smart. Using cracked carbon is almost never a good idea, especially on a front wheel.
08-03-13, 10:23 PM
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I'll call around for a repair shop. As for not riding it, now that's gonna be hard, its a fun bike!
I also found these recommend a couple times.
https://www.wabicycles.com/GXwheels.html
These seem to be the lightest of the three, would it be fair to assume lightest equals weakest, heaviest strongest?
I also found these recommend a couple times.
https://www.wabicycles.com/GXwheels.html
These seem to be the lightest of the three, would it be fair to assume lightest equals weakest, heaviest strongest?
08-03-13, 10:37 PM
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Yes, I'm sure you're right, point received.
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08-03-13, 10:48 PM
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How much do you weigh? Any hopping over/off curbs? What size tires are you running?
08-04-13, 12:00 AM
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There's a search button that answers every single question that you've asked in this thread, except possibly the wheel repair.
08-04-13, 01:13 AM
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Nobody really rides such carbon rims on a daily basis. Some do, but it's not advised. Most use regular rims for daily riding/training then use the carbon on special occasions (i.e. race day).
If you ride the carbon rims daily, you will break them eventually. This is a fact.
Even the pros use aluminum rims for normal rides for this very reason:
If you ride the carbon rims daily, you will break them eventually. This is a fact.
Even the pros use aluminum rims for normal rides for this very reason:
08-04-13, 01:21 AM
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Also, you have a steel frame, steel fork, beefy MTB stem, and heavy old-school saddle. Spending lots of money on "light" wheels won't do much to lighten that bike...not that you should. Just get some solid wheels for under $200 and ride and have fun.
When you want a lighter bike, start with an aluminum frame and carbon fork.
Dude, if that bike is a 53, it's waaaaay to small for you. 55 is too small for you. If you are 6' tall with short legs and longer torso (that's how I am but I'm 6'1) then 57 or maybe even 58cm is appropriate for you.
When you want a lighter bike, start with an aluminum frame and carbon fork.
I believe its a 53cm, fits me nice at 6ft with short legs
08-04-13, 10:23 AM
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Yes, that's the plan.
Nobody really rides such carbon rims on a daily basis. Some do, but it's not advised. Most use regular rims for daily riding/training then use the carbon on special occasions (i.e. race day).
If you ride the carbon rims daily, you will break them eventually. This is a fact.
Even the pros use aluminum rims for normal rides for this very reason:
If you ride the carbon rims daily, you will break them eventually. This is a fact.
Even the pros use aluminum rims for normal rides for this very reason:
08-04-13, 10:29 AM
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Yes, thank you, I've used that feature extensively. I thought this was a forum to ask questions and have discussions, not a database/Wikipedia to simply read archived information. 
Some of these topics do get beat to death through so, my apologies.
Some of these topics do get beat to death through so, my apologies.
08-04-13, 10:45 AM
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That is indeed exactly what I'm asking here and looking for. $200-300 for a wheelset and tires. Any suggestions on tires?
It fits me well, if I'm not mistaken it's the same frame as a kilo TT which run 3cm big per bikes direct so in reality its a 56, the seller actually told me its a 54 but khs doesn't list that, only 50, 53, 55, and 57 so I assumed it was actually a "53". Every shop I've ever been to has put me on a 56-57 so I believe this bike is the appropriate fit. It leaves about an inch of stand over when carefully lifted to its limit.
Also, you have a steel frame, steel fork, beefy MTB stem, and heavy old-school saddle. Spending lots of money on "light" wheels won't do much to lighten that bike...not that you should. Just get some solid wheels for under $200 and ride and have fun.
When you want a lighter bike, start with an aluminum frame and carbon fork.
Dude, if that bike is a 53, it's waaaaay to small for you. 55 is too small for you. If you are 6' tall with short legs and longer torso (that's how I am but I'm 6'1) then 57 or maybe even 58cm is appropriate for you.
When you want a lighter bike, start with an aluminum frame and carbon fork.
Dude, if that bike is a 53, it's waaaaay to small for you. 55 is too small for you. If you are 6' tall with short legs and longer torso (that's how I am but I'm 6'1) then 57 or maybe even 58cm is appropriate for you.
08-04-13, 11:02 AM
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