Submitted by
mrybllngs
a Weekend Warrior
from Murphys, Calif. USA Date Reviewed: May 4, 2009
Favorite Trail:
ANY
Duration Product Used:
6 months
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
Mountain Pedlar
Strengths:
bike looks good
Weaknesses:
The forks snapped as I came down from a small jump. When I hit, the impact cracked the frame. This is the second KHS bike to break on me.
Bike Setup:
at bike shop
Bottom Line:
This bike sucks and I will never but another KHS again.
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Submitted by
Drew
a Weekend Warrior
from Aurora Date Reviewed: July 27, 2001
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
bicycle planet
Strengths:
not much its alright for an entry level bike it has lasted throgh a good beating
Weaknesses:
wast of money on the rear shock you would be better off using the money towords an entry level hardtial the basic component are worth a small upgrade for the amount you paid for the rear shock i quickly destroed the rear rim and cashed out 170 for a new downihill rim that assured me nothing will hapen to it this time after a year of hard riding i feel its not worth mantaining and ill just need to buy a new bike but i am sticking with khs. I ve onlly been doing 2 foot drops with it lately but it creeks and crackles underneathme every time i hit the ground. the housing has already began to crack and split open making shifting and braking harder than it should be
Similar Products Used:
entry level peogeat (or however u spell it) im envious i wish i bought this instead its a entry level bike to but instead of being a full suspension bike its a hardtail with better components. really there is nothing so big and hard that you would be better off doing it with the khs
Bike Setup:
mainly it still has all the origional parts but i put on my friends rock shox jett (much better than the rst 260 that came on it and eventually started spitting out oil with a rusty tinge) i upgraded the rear rim to a mavic dh 521 witch is probably the best thing on my bike right now.
Bottom Line:
the bike has done a good job it didn't last to long but it worked i would have preferd a hardtail over this but i plan on buying i new khs fxt lt3 so i have no problems with khs i just don't think much of that bike. so on the bottom line if i had a second choice to buy it i wouldnt. and i do not sugest this bike to anyone. KHS is not riping u off for this bike its actually a good price but the money put towards the rear shock could be spent on better things.
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Submitted by
Craig
a Downhiller
from Fairbanks, Alaska Date Reviewed: April 29, 2001
Favorite Trail:
anything downhill
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Price Paid:
$400.00
Purchased At:
online
Strengths:
Shimano components, they aren't XTR, but they aren't bad....and the shock is perfect for me, feels great when I ride it.
Azonic Love Seat, XTR post, bb, rear derailleur, cassette, chrish kings hubs and headset, avid speed dial brake levers, xt shifter pod and brakes, rhino lite rims and dt swiss hugi spokes and michellin tires....manitou x-vert triple clamp front shock
Bottom Line:
For the price, this is a good bike, but I highly reccommend changing the rear shock if this bike is purchased, very good frame otherwise
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Submitted by
J. Edward
a Weekend Warrior
from Beaverton, Or Date Reviewed: July 27, 2000
Favorite Trail:
powell's Butte
Duration Product Used:
1 Year
Strengths:
Shimano parts- good shifting, smooth ride due to mid-line shock components.
Weaknesses:
rims went out of true quickly, upgraded to Mavic's for the trail, and put slicks on the stock rims for commuting and lite trail use.
Similar Products Used:
old beat-up 1987 hardtail
Bike Setup:
stock for commuting- 25 to 30 miles a week. Change out rims to Shimano XT/Mavic 517 from Performance for the Real Rides.
Bottom Line:
I love to bike. For a 32 year old, weighing 190 lbs, this bike rides smooth. I was experiencing the chain falling off the front, if this is happening to you, I suggest that you watch your speed when shifting. Once I figured out the correct speeds, I haven't had a problem. I average 20 to 30 miles commuting on this bike, and ride from May to Sept/Oct in Oregon. The biggest regret was that I did not buy the FXT Sport- which had better components. I probably would not have had a problem with the rims. Haven't had a problem since I upgraded though. I haven't had any problems with the shocks, as others have had. If you are looking at getting into mountain biking and want to get into a full suspension- this is the bike for you.
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Submitted by
JT Money
a Weekend Warrior
from Reston, VA Date Reviewed: April 6, 2000
Favorite Trail:
The Happy Trail
Duration Product Used:
Less than 1 month
Strengths:
Its Pretty.
Weaknesses:
Shifter
Similar Products Used:
My He-Man Bigwheel
Bike Setup:
Staight Up G
Bottom Line:
If you weigh over 200 lbs. please don't but this bike. I have had it for about 2 weeks. It is a hell of a lot of fun to ride but......the chain broke, the rear shock is so weak that my big ass compresses the whole shock so that the chain rubs on the frame. The font shock is no better. Two of my friends bought the bike the same day I did and they are a lot smaller than I am but I have heard simmilar complaints from them.. You GET what you pay for.
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Submitted by
Jer Gomez
a Weekend Warrior
from LA Date Reviewed: March 12, 2000
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Great shifters, good brakes, good components overall. nice looking
Weaknesses:
hard seat
Similar Products Used:
Giants
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
I'd buy it again! great on the trails. Great price!! It rocks (a friend is currently scraping up to get one)
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Submitted by
nathan
a Weekend Warrior
from Boise ID Date Reviewed: February 22, 2000
Duration Product Used:
Tested or demo'ed only
Strengths:
Great price for a full suspension bike.
Weaknesses:
I'm about 250 lbs. and every time I would exert pressure to the pedals, the bike would scream! Grinding sounds galore and the chain would pop off the front as well. The bike shop assembled another and it did the same thing. They told me I was flexing the frame. I don't know if that's accurate, but the bike simply wasn't acceptable. So if your a large rider, beware!
Similar Products Used:
GT Aggressor
Bike Setup:
stock
Bottom Line:
I wish the bike would have worked for me. Great price and a great ride as well.
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Submitted by
Tim Lyakhovetskiy
a Weekend Warrior
from Palo Alto, CA Date Reviewed: December 29, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
Great frame, soft shocks, the V brakes are amazing, and definitely good for its price. Has a very smooth ride, and can pull off any trick you can possibly do on an MTB.
Weaknesses:
Hard seat. Sometimes, you get the feeling you're going to flip over when it hits a bump with the back wheel because of the frame orientation.
Similar Products Used:
Some crappy old Huffy my friend gave me.
Bike Setup:
Standard store bought.
Bottom Line:
F*cking amazing for the value. I bought it for $350 at Performance Bikes.
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Submitted by
Mike
a Weekend Warrior
from Tustin, CA Date Reviewed: December 26, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
great shifters, design, and weight-(considering its not an aluminum frame)
Weaknesses:
hard seat
Bike Setup:
factory setup - no modifications.
Bottom Line:
no problems yet but quite impressed so far. Great all-around bike for smooth surface and lite trails
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Submitted by
Fishman
a Weekend Warrior
from Lake Ridge, VA Date Reviewed: December 23, 1999
Favorite Trail:
fountainhead
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Good all around bike...good components, great price...
Bottom Line:
Got this bike for $329 at Performance Bicycle in Manassas...Great deal and no problems with the bike so far...
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Submitted by
Emmanuel
a Weekend Warrior
from Singapore Date Reviewed: September 18, 1999
Duration Product Used:
3 months
Strengths:
the extra strong frame, the weight of the bike is just nice, neither too heavy nor too light. good combination of parts.
Weaknesses:
the lite rim is too weak unable to withstand bumps and whacking!!!The rim is really bad!!!!!!!!
Bike Setup:
KHS FXT TRAIL IS THE BEST>>>>>>>
Bottom Line:
I FEEL THAT THIS BIKE IS THE UTIMATE BIKE FOR TRAIL, ROAD AND ANYWHERE WHERE BIKES CAN GO!!!!!!!!! KHS FXT TRAIL IS BEST TO THE MAX. !!!!!!!
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Submitted by
John
a Weekend Warrior
from Memphis Date Reviewed: April 12, 1999
Favorite Trail:
Wolf River
Duration Product Used:
less than 1 month
Strengths:
Amazing value. Most affordable full suspension around.
Weaknesses:
Not top of the line....but better than most.
Similar Products Used:
Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo.
Bottom Line:
If you want bang for the buck, this bike is the way to go! Modest components, decent front shock, above par rear shock. Shifts very smoothly and grips the terrain very well. I'm extremely impressed. It's by far the cheapest bike I've ever owned and probably the best. $432 from bikeusa.com +$35 shipping!!!!!!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
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Submitted by
Javier
a weekend warrior
from Los Angeles, CA Date Reviewed: January 20, 1999
Bottom Line:
I recently purchased the KHS FXT Trail and I have to say that I am happy with the performance of this bike. It has shimano quick shifting and it's a very slick and smooth ride. For more info. check out their website @ www.Khs.com
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