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KHS Alite 300 2003 Hardtail


  • Average Rating: 3.5/5
  • # of Reviews: 4

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Reviews 1 - 4 (4 Reviews Total)

User Reviews

Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:5
Submitted by andrew guillotte a Weekend Warrior from columbia, MO, USA

Date Reviewed: October 10, 2004

Strengths:    Price. 7005 aluminum frame.

Weaknesses:    non-adjustable fork

Bottom Line:   
Great bike for the price. Only 7 series aluminum frame I could find in the price range. The first night I bought it I spent 3 hours adjusting the front derailluer, but now it shifts great. I haven't had any problems with the rear. The brakes seem to working fine. I am a beginner that loves sinlge track riding. I tend to be kinda aggressive and get in a little over my head sometimes, but the bike has been able to handle anything I have tried to do to it. Perfect for a beginner.

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Favorite Trail:   Rock Bridge State Park

Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $199.00

Purchased At:   Free Ride

Similar Products Used:   none. First mountain bike.

Bike Setup:   stock


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:5
Submitted by Rob a Weekend Warrior from Philippines

Date Reviewed: August 12, 2003

Strengths:    Very reasonable price. Solid frame, not much different from top of the line Alite series frames. Mozo fork can probably handle 10 ft. drops. Good brake feel when set up properly.

Weaknesses:    Components as entry-level as it gets. Mozo 120's are incredibly stiff even for a +/-180 pound rider, like myself.

Bottom Line:   
It's perfect for those who are new or want to get back into the sport after a long hiatus. It has a very good frame with entry-level components that you can upgrade little by little depending on your need for more dependable gear. Overall, it's a bike that serves it's purpose and grows with you as you get better.

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Duration Product Used:   Less than 1 month

Similar Products Used:   '92 Schwinn Impact, Sierra, '97 Klein Pulse Pro

Bike Setup:   Upgraded Titec Berzerkr Seat, WTB Grips, Bontrager Race Crankset, Shimano Alivio Front/Rear, Free Agent Pedals


Overall Rating:4
Value Rating:4
Submitted by Chris a Weekend Warrior from kirksville,missouri, USA

Date Reviewed: July 17, 2003

Strengths:    light but strong frame, reasonable componentry for the entry level rider, not hard on funds

Weaknesses:    the componentry seems a little weak..if you have the money replace it with somthing stronger..and the brakes..CHANGE THEM IMMEDIATELY..the pads will eat the rims badly and the v-brake arms are flexy

Bottom Line:   
great bike for the price, would not make a very good race bike without making some componentry changes though..I never used the fork or the headset as I had them changed as soon as I got it..I did use the brakes once after I changed the pads from the stock ones that had metal shards showing in the rubber (I had already ordered some avid SD-7 brakes and just used the rim wrangler 2's off of those)and realized they flexed bad enough that they called for replacement..the shimano shifters and deraileurs work OK but not very impressive..If I could afford and justify the change, I would put somthing better on but I just cant see myself spending more than the $550 I already have in the bike for occasional use when I'm not working to pay for my other bottomless pit in which I throw money (my car).

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Duration Product Used:   6 months

Price Paid:    $258.00

Similar Products Used:   bridgestone mb-6, disposable walmart specials

Bike Setup:   khs alite-300 w/ '03 marzocchi bomber EXR and Chris King threadless headset and avid single digit 7 brakes


Overall Rating:3
Value Rating:3
Submitted by Richard a Weekend Warrior from Toronto

Date Reviewed: June 11, 2003

Strengths:    Price

Weaknesses:    Altus Front Derailleur


Bottom Line:   
This was my first bike purchase outside of the standard Canadian Tire bikes of my youth. So far I love it and it has made my introduction to trail riding fun and enjoyable...with one exception. It comes equipped with Shimano Altus Derailleurs and while the rear one has done me just fine, the front isn't worth the metal it's made out of. Never shifts properly in both directions (if it goes up well, it won't come down well and vice versa) Otherwise I'm happy very with the bike

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Favorite Trail:   Durham Forest

Duration Product Used:   3 months

Price Paid:    $399.00

Purchased At:   Bay Cycle Sports

Bike Setup:   Shimano Altus Derailleur front and back



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