The Official KHS Flite 100 Thread.
02-17-14, 08:38 AM
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02-17-14, 10:03 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
02-17-14, 10:05 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
BTW - Kilo TT comparisons are over. The new Flite 100 looks like this:
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02-17-14, 10:36 AM
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02-17-14, 05:34 PM
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02-17-14, 08:43 PM
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I have a 57 with a 28c tire and fender on the back, you should be fine.
Weird. That's actually an old design of theirs brought back from the dead. The velodrome here in Calgary has a bunch of ancient KHS loaners with that type of frame. Not sure if they have a sloping TT or not though.
Weird. That's actually an old design of theirs brought back from the dead. The velodrome here in Calgary has a bunch of ancient KHS loaners with that type of frame. Not sure if they have a sloping TT or not though.
02-17-14, 09:41 PM
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I have a 57 with a 28c tire and fender on the back, you should be fine.
Weird. That's actually an old design of theirs brought back from the dead. The velodrome here in Calgary has a bunch of ancient KHS loaners with that type of frame. Not sure if they have a sloping TT or not though.
Weird. That's actually an old design of theirs brought back from the dead. The velodrome here in Calgary has a bunch of ancient KHS loaners with that type of frame. Not sure if they have a sloping TT or not though.
02-18-14, 04:15 AM
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wait so having a jackass brake setup to avoid brakeless ticket is ok over having a proper brake setup to avoid a brakeless ticket????
i dont understand, cost would be the same. its simply ****ty placement of a brake lever and stupid rear only brake...... i just dont get it. it would have been just as easy to place the brake on the handle bar and used a front brake.
i dont understand, cost would be the same. its simply ****ty placement of a brake lever and stupid rear only brake...... i just dont get it. it would have been just as easy to place the brake on the handle bar and used a front brake.
02-18-14, 05:49 AM
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wait so having a jackass brake setup to avoid brakeless ticket is ok over having a proper brake setup to avoid a brakeless ticket????
i dont understand, cost would be the same. its simply ****ty placement of a brake lever and stupid rear only brake...... i just dont get it. it would have been just as easy to place the brake on the handle bar and used a front brake.
i dont understand, cost would be the same. its simply ****ty placement of a brake lever and stupid rear only brake...... i just dont get it. it would have been just as easy to place the brake on the handle bar and used a front brake.
just a rear brake works fine, and it's his bike after all.
02-18-14, 08:11 AM
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wait so having a jackass brake setup to avoid brakeless ticket is ok over having a proper brake setup to avoid a brakeless ticket????
i dont understand, cost would be the same. its simply ****ty placement of a brake lever and stupid rear only brake...... i just dont get it. it would have been just as easy to place the brake on the handle bar and used a front brake.
i dont understand, cost would be the same. its simply ****ty placement of a brake lever and stupid rear only brake...... i just dont get it. it would have been just as easy to place the brake on the handle bar and used a front brake.
02-18-14, 09:35 AM
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02-18-14, 09:41 AM
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wait so having a jackass brake setup to avoid brakeless ticket is ok over having a proper brake setup to avoid a brakeless ticket????
i dont understand, cost would be the same. its simply ****ty placement of a brake lever and stupid rear only brake...... i just dont get it. it would have been just as easy to place the brake on the handle bar and used a front brake.
i dont understand, cost would be the same. its simply ****ty placement of a brake lever and stupid rear only brake...... i just dont get it. it would have been just as easy to place the brake on the handle bar and used a front brake.
I like the look of the new KHS. Don't see much of a difference between the old curved seat tube version, and the new one. New one has a sloping TT? Can't tell from the picture.
02-18-14, 10:12 AM
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Your cog is slipping.
wait so having a jackass brake setup to avoid brakeless ticket is ok over having a proper brake setup to avoid a brakeless ticket????
i dont understand, cost would be the same. its simply ****ty placement of a brake lever and stupid rear only brake...... i just dont get it. it would have been just as easy to place the brake on the handle bar and used a front brake.
i dont understand, cost would be the same. its simply ****ty placement of a brake lever and stupid rear only brake...... i just dont get it. it would have been just as easy to place the brake on the handle bar and used a front brake.
02-18-14, 10:25 PM
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03-08-14, 11:54 PM
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Mine has been in transition for a few months now from my track ride into my training/all-arounder. It's pretty much done other than eventually the brake levers will be replaced with something more comfortable and the front wheel needs upgrading. A longer stem when I see one I like the looks and price of will also go on.
The stock fork has been replaced with a Surly Cross Check one so I could mount a wider tire and fender. I'd like to eventually replace the frame with a SS cyclocross of some sort.
From what I've seen so far only the Bianchi San Jose comes in the size I need with everything I want (120mm spaced track ends plus fender and rack mounts) but I don't dig the color and getting one locally and in my size will be problematic. This may be the kick in the ass I need to finally build a frame jig and learn to make frames myself.
The stock fork has been replaced with a Surly Cross Check one so I could mount a wider tire and fender. I'd like to eventually replace the frame with a SS cyclocross of some sort.
From what I've seen so far only the Bianchi San Jose comes in the size I need with everything I want (120mm spaced track ends plus fender and rack mounts) but I don't dig the color and getting one locally and in my size will be problematic. This may be the kick in the ass I need to finally build a frame jig and learn to make frames myself.
03-09-14, 08:49 PM
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Mine has been in transition for a few months now from my track ride into my training/all-arounder. It's pretty much done other than eventually the brake levers will be replaced with something more comfortable and the front wheel needs upgrading. A longer stem when I see one I like the looks and price of will also go on.
The stock fork has been replaced with a Surly Cross Check one so I could mount a wider tire and fender. I'd like to eventually replace the frame with a SS cyclocross of some sort.
From what I've seen so far only the Bianchi San Jose comes in the size I need with everything I want (120mm spaced track ends plus fender and rack mounts) but I don't dig the color and getting one locally and in my size will be problematic. This may be the kick in the ass I need to finally build a frame jig and learn to make frames myself.
The stock fork has been replaced with a Surly Cross Check one so I could mount a wider tire and fender. I'd like to eventually replace the frame with a SS cyclocross of some sort.
From what I've seen so far only the Bianchi San Jose comes in the size I need with everything I want (120mm spaced track ends plus fender and rack mounts) but I don't dig the color and getting one locally and in my size will be problematic. This may be the kick in the ass I need to finally build a frame jig and learn to make frames myself.
02-13-15, 08:53 AM
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Hello all, long time reader first time poster. Just bought a Flite 100 of a guy for $250, love the feel of it. Just going to post this shot of it. They are quite rare in Australia. Going to change it up a bit (especially the stupid pedals and bar tape) so I'll post another pic when I'm done.
02-13-15, 10:35 AM
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Haven't posted for a very long time. Thought I'd throw my "SST" KHS F100 up on here. That golden Fi'zi:k saddle doesn't look the best, but it sure is comfy.
12-19-21, 07:08 AM
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Hi Everyone,
Any idea whether this 60cm KHS Flight 100, for sale for $150, is flip worthy in the NYC suburbs market? It’s too big for me but looks like-new and it’s so tempting. Any idea what the value would be in the spring?
Thanks in advance for any insight you may provide!
Any idea whether this 60cm KHS Flight 100, for sale for $150, is flip worthy in the NYC suburbs market? It’s too big for me but looks like-new and it’s so tempting. Any idea what the value would be in the spring?
Thanks in advance for any insight you may provide!
12-19-21, 08:14 AM
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Hi Everyone,
Any idea whether this 60cm KHS Flight 100, for sale for $150, is flip worthy in the NYC suburbs market? It’s too big for me but looks like-new and it’s so tempting. Any idea what the value would be in the spring?
Thanks in advance for any insight you may provide!
Any idea whether this 60cm KHS Flight 100, for sale for $150, is flip worthy in the NYC suburbs market? It’s too big for me but looks like-new and it’s so tempting. Any idea what the value would be in the spring?
Thanks in advance for any insight you may provide!
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12-30-21, 10:39 AM
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Might as well keep this thread going.
10 year report on my KHS Flite 100 SS. I paid 180US for the frameset, and it was a bargain.
Very stiff frame. If I run cheapo tires, the ride is harsh for sure. The geometry is good, and the bike has a stable feel. With OS ("over sized") steel, and the lack of a sophisticated tubeset, it is the nature of the beast. Excellent paint. That being said, I am going to go with a more lively frame (parts swap) like an EAI Toyo Godzilla or something.
10 year report on my KHS Flite 100 SS. I paid 180US for the frameset, and it was a bargain.
Very stiff frame. If I run cheapo tires, the ride is harsh for sure. The geometry is good, and the bike has a stable feel. With OS ("over sized") steel, and the lack of a sophisticated tubeset, it is the nature of the beast. Excellent paint. That being said, I am going to go with a more lively frame (parts swap) like an EAI Toyo Godzilla or something.
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