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KHS Alite 500 Bike

MSRP $
# of Reviews 10
Average Rating 4.4/5
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Submitted by Eric Davis a from Boring, OR
Date Reviewed: March 25, 2003
Favorite Trail:anywhere i can ride
Duration Product Used:More than 3 years
Price Paid: $375.00
Strengths:Price, reliability, and quality components
Weaknesses:weight, and crank gears hit frame
Bottom Line:This is the first Mountain bike I have owned, and it has performed better than i ever dreamed seeing as it cost under 500 bucks. I have put some money into it, including a manitou magnum fork, and it is now the perfect bike for me. This bike is great, and for the price, it cannot be beat. If you are someone new to the sport, this is an aluminum framed hardtail that is easy to upgrade, so go for it.
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Loren Petersen a Cross Country Rider from Bend, Oregon
Date Reviewed: July 5, 2000
Favorite Trail:Paulina Trail
Duration Product Used:Less than 1 month
Strengths:This is an awesome bike for people that want to start riding all the time. I ride this bike about 4 miles every weekday and it is just killer. The performance is great and it's just an all around great bike.
Weaknesses:It comes with a standard grip shift but I had that replaced with rapid fire shifters and it rides great now.
Similar Products Used:I came off of a Norco Team T1 and I like this KHS a hell of a lot better.
Bike Setup:It has Acera deraileurs front and rear, Shimano rapid fire shifters and shimano brakes, Sporty SE shocks, and RIMS.
Bottom Line:for $350.00 it's an awesome ride!
Value Rating:5Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Akiba Green a cross-country rider from Gainesville, FL
Date Reviewed: September 25, 1998
Bottom Line:

I recently purchased a modified '97 KHS 500 w/RST front suspension and alivio gearsets. The bike was one of three I tested, along with bikes from Cannondale and GT. The price and overall performance made me sway my decision to the KHS. With minor upgrades on the deraillours and crank set the bike is about as nice as I can get for $500. An excellent upgradable front suspension bike.
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Anthony Craig Perry a racer from Tennessee
Date Reviewed: June 21, 1998
Bottom Line:

I have purchased a 1992 KHS and I really enjoy it. The speed it purchases is really enourmes. It will take me from 0mph to 60 on a down hill of about three miles long. I enjoy my bike very much. I would really like to purchase a BMX stunt bike, if any one has one for sale contact me at Doggfather6969@hotmail.com.Please contact me.
Sincerly,
Anthony Craig Perry
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by zach beidler a weekend warrior from id.usa
Date Reviewed: December 29, 1997
Bottom Line:

I think that this product is nice but would be nicer with front suspentionI own a KHS decesent with full suspention and its the best bike ive ever owened it has a few twekes in it but overall its a nice bike i would of liked a 500 but i bought the descent instead thank you
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Derek a weekend warrior from Fall River, MA, USA
Date Reviewed: October 14, 1997
Bottom Line:

I have recently purchased an Alite 500. After blasting around on it for some time it has delivered in every way. Some minor tweaks were needed though as far as the brakes and shifting, but the deal I got was great. This is a bike that you can hammer on all day long and it just asks for more.
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Zafi Ron a weekend warrior from ISRAEL
Date Reviewed: October 10, 1997
Bottom Line:

I recently purchased the KHS Alite 500. I'v made some long rides in te golan mountains, foundd dthese bikes very capable. Some upgrades are must (crank, pedals, brakes), but I got good deals at my KHS dealer
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Rich Kennedy a weekend warrior from Stafford, Va
Date Reviewed: January 31, 1997
Bottom Line:

I bought a 1992 KHS Montana Pro and was so unimpressed with the product support offered by the bike shop I purchased it from and KHS that I have vowed to never buy a KHS product again. Within a few months of purchasing the bike I began having mechanical problems which were never fixed by the shop. I wrote numerous letters to KHS, none of which were ever answered. I am a capable mechanic so I fixed, and paid for the necessary parts, all of the problems myself. The bike itself was very capable (rate it at 4.5) but product support was non-existent (rating of 0).
Overall Rating:4

Submitted by Fiona Crear a weekend warrior from New Zealand
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1996
Bottom Line:

Hi, I love my KHS Alite 500, my boss at work highly recommended this bike and also got a killer deal from the MTB shop. Anyways, the bike is resposive and makes me look really cool!! I love it.


I recommend this bike to anyone who wants to impress their boss.

Fi.
Overall Rating:5

Submitted by Bri a cross-country rider from Northern California
Date Reviewed: August 5, 1996
Bottom Line:

I'm just getting started and recently purchased this bike. My choice came down to the KHS Alite 500 and the Cannondale M300. I went with the KHS for three reasons: 1, The Alite 500 was more comfortable in test rides than the M300. 2, The Alite has better fittings. 3, I could still afford to add a Judy to the Alite!
Overall Rating:4






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