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Submitted by
gmoneymarshall
a Weekend Warrior
from vancouver bc
Date Reviewed: July 2, 2009 | | Favorite Trail: | killer | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$1100.00 | | Purchased At: | pawn shop | | Strengths: | the frame is killer on my bike i love it now that i have one i can ride any thing but mine LOVE IT | | Weaknesses: | o | | Similar Products Used: | nuthan like it love it | | Bike Setup: | dnm front hays big pig all he goodys you know ! | | Bottom Line: | i am vry hard on this bike and it loves every minute of it . | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
pulidof4i
a Downhiller
from Los Angeles, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: August 27, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Mt. Wilson | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Craigslist | | Strengths: | Pretty Strong frame. | | Weaknesses: | DNM Fork, rear derail | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Stinky, Kona Stab, V10, etc.. | | Bike Setup: | DNM Fork, Romic rear shock, deore rear derail. truvativ cranks 3.0 gazzalodi front and 2.4 maxxis rear, hayes nine brakes. | | Bottom Line: | The bike has done me good so far. It's my first downhill and I got it pretty cheap on craigs. I have not taken it on any serious drops higher than 3' but it goes through rock gardens very well. I'm also able to keep up with my friend on his Foes Mono. So for the price.... I'm pretty satisfied. I sure wouldn't pay 2g's for it. 5 to 7 bills is a good deal for this bike. If you find one under a grand take it. Especially if it has good components. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
james
a Weekend Warrior
from williamstown, mass, USA
Date Reviewed: August 5, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | dunkin dounuts | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$600.00 | | Purchased At: | local bike shop (the | | Strengths: | my back brakes lol | | Weaknesses: | the linkage system | | Similar Products Used: | wat do you mean..? | | Bike Setup: | shifter=deore
pedals=5050
Crank=truvativ husslefet
bashguard=raceface
handle bars=truvativ dh rise bar
brakes=
(front)hayes comp.
(rear)avid juicy 5
tires=
(front)dh 32
(rear)not sure i just got it
forks=jr. T
back shock=romic
| | Bottom Line: | it is okay for dh but horible if it eaven touches cement the back shocl locky up wen it hit cement | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Marc Duquette
a Downhiller
from Waltham,MA
Date Reviewed: March 23, 2008 | | Favorite Trail: | Vietnam | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$500.00 | | Purchased At: | Craigslist | | Strengths: | lost of travel in front, monster of a bike, good beginner | | Weaknesses: | Rear coil spring from DNM...something happened to it the 2nd day i had it...something came unthreaded..then the pin snapped..kinda heavy...deore derailer.. | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | dnm usd180 front fork, dnm rear...waiting on my fox dhx coil..deore derailer, disc brakes... | | Bottom Line: | nice beginner bike for price...upgrade rear suspension and derailer and saddle | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
jose gonzalesinger
a Downhiller
from portevindickta
Date Reviewed: July 14, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Weaknesses: | every thing, this bike blows, it wobbles like no other, the frame is gonna crack soon i can feel it in my left nut. | | Bike Setup: | top of the line | | Bottom Line: | its a P.O.S. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
carlo luis montecillo
a Downhiller
from burbank cali (from the philippines originally)
Date Reviewed: June 12, 2006 | | Favorite Trail: | batac ilocos norte | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$300.00 | | Purchased At: | craigslist | | Strengths: | the price,looks,oh and yeah it performs great to..pedals great,linkage feels like there's a lot ,more travel,no brake jack so far..etc etc etc.... | | Weaknesses: | dnm(did not move) rear shock,but i replaced mine with a mountainspeed,so no worries in that area,the center of gravity on it feels a little high,but hey its less than 400bucks so i can live witht that.. | | Similar Products Used: | hartail hardtail hardtail hardtail | | Bike Setup: | drop off triple,mountainspeed rear shock,dt swiss rims,shimano discs,shimano rear der,bontrager chaingring,campangolo chain (road chain),sun ringle evolution handle bars,salsa shorty stem,maxxis tires..blah blah blah blah | | Bottom Line: | im freaking happy with it...so if you see one buy it... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matt
a Downhiller
from Troy Michigan US
Date Reviewed: August 23, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Stoney Creak | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1000.00 | | Purchased At: | Local Shop | | Strengths: | This bike has an really good strong frame that can support people that are ove 210 easly. Has an very good strong fork that can withstand lots of pressure...The Price is an steal, you can find another bike for that deal. | | Weaknesses: | the fork does not have an shield...that can cause lots of problems in the future...and the shifter is ok not bad could be better. | | Similar Products Used: | Kona Stinkey, Intense M3, Ellsworth, specialed demo 9 and the big hit. | | Bike Setup: | Stock | | Bottom Line: | people who think that this bike is not good, must dont get the fact that the bike is like $1000.00+, i am trying to say that you get what you pay for. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Faith
a Downhiller
from Philadelphia
Date Reviewed: February 17, 2005 | | Favorite Trail: | Neshaminy | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$259.00 | | Purchased At: | Betterbikes(ebay) killer deal! | | Strengths: | Strong burly frame (03), great geometry, killer look, awesome price on frame. If you are going to custom build this bike or buy just the frame, make sure you dont get the dnm rear shock(junk). I have the Romic double, one of the best shocks around in my opinion. | | Weaknesses: | heavy, but hey, it's not a xc bike! Awesome for flying down the hill or coarse! Paint rubs off rather easily from cable rub, nothing major. | | Similar Products Used: | This is my first TRUE downhill bike! I have flirted with a couple of freeride bikes, this is much funner. | | Bike Setup: | 03 khs dh50 frame, 04 Marzocchi Junior T, Sun Singletrack rims, rear XT hub, front Marzocchi 20mm thru axle hub, WTB wearwolf 2.5 dh tires, Raceface Evolve DH with 38th ring and Truvativ bashguard, Hayes HFX-9 with 8" rotors, FSA Pig DH Pro headset, Azonic Loveseat, Weyless DFR 2" riser bar with Yeti lock-on grips, Shimano XT 9 speed Shifter(right side only), Shimano XT SGS rear derailleur(new rapid rise)took some time to get use to the reverse shifting but now I wouldn't trade it! Shimano LX cassette(9 speed)no significant performance difference from the xt, maybe a few grams, saved $40. Shimano HG-93(XT)9 speed chain, weyless DFR seatpost(27.2), Raceface DH bottom bracket 68/73mm shell and 118mm spindle length(for your reference)I think that about covers it. There is nothing like building your own bike! And having it work!!!! | | Bottom Line: | I would reccommend this frame to anyone who plans on building it from the ground up with your choice of parts. I have read too many reveiws about the horrible parts that came stock on this bike, If you already have the stock bike and are just reading these reveiws for peace of mind, dont worry, just ride it until the "powertools" components die on you. Some of the earlier models came with the DMN front suspension, not the worst fork but certianly not the best.
This a great frame, strong enough for some 5' drops and some crazy downhillen, I haven't tried any drops over about 8', so far this frame has soaked it all up! I am 180lbs and about 6' tall and the bigger of the two sizes(18")fits me very well(for your reference). The Romic Double is one of the best shocks out there, you are starting to see them on more and more high-end bikes every year. Pair that with a Marzocchi or Manitou double crown and your good to go! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Nick Faith
a Downhiller
from Philadelphia
Date Reviewed: February 17, 2005 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Strengths: | Strong burly frame, great geometry, killer look, awesome price on frame. If you are going to custom build this bike or buy just the frame, make sure you dont get the dnm rear shock(junk). I have the Romic double, one of the best shocks around in my opinion. | | Weaknesses: | heavy, but hey, it's not a xc bike! Awesome for flying down the hill or coarse! Paint rubs off rather easily from cable rub, nothing major. | | Similar Products Used: | This is my first TRUE downhill bike! I have flirted with a couple of freeride bikes, this is much funner. | | Bike Setup: | 03 khs dh50 frame, 04 Marzocchi Junior T, Sun Singletrack rims, rear XT hub, front Marzocchi 20mm thru axle hub, WTB wearwolf 2.5 dh tires, Raceface Evolve DH with 38th ring and Truvativ bashguard, Hayes HFX-9 with 8" rotors, FSA Pig DH Pro headset, Azonic Loveseat, Weyless 2" riser bar with Yeti lock-on grips, Shimano XT 9 speed Shifter(right side only), Shimano XT SGS rear derailleur(new rapid rise)took some time to get use to the reverse shifting but now I wouldn't trade it! Shimano LX cassette(9 speed)no significant performance difference from the xt, maybe a few grams, saved $40. Shimano HG-93(XT)9 speed chain, weyless DFR seatpost(27.2), Raceface DH bottom bracket 68/73mm shell and 118mm spindle length(for your reference)I think that about covers it. There is nothing like building your own bike! And having it work!!!! | | Bottom Line: | I would reccommend this frame to anyone who plans on building it from the ground up with your choice of parts. I have read too many reveiws about the horrible parts that came stock on this bike, If you already have the stock bike and are just reading these reveiws for peace of mind, dont worry, just ride it until the "powertools" components die on you. Some of the earlier models came with the DMN front suspension, not the worst fork but certianly not the best.
This a great frame, strong enough for some 5' drops and some crazy downhillen, I haven't tried any drops over about 8', so far this frame has soaked it all up! I am 180lbs and about 6' tall and the bigger of the two sizes(18")fits me very well(for your reference). The Romic Double is one of the best shocks out there, you are starting to see them on more and more high-end bikes every year. Pair that with a Marzocchi or Manitou double crown and your good to go! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
mike
a Downhiller
from hemet
Date Reviewed: August 19, 2004 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$650.00 | | Strengths: | extra strong fram veary strong rims and the smothest MRP chain guid with this chain guid you can't eaven fill or hear the rollers on the chain pluse it has a full sprocket guard. | | Weaknesses: | could use a littel more shock in the back all mine has is the DNM rear and it does not cycle all that good but it is ok for now I plan to upgrade soon | | Similar Products Used: | San Andrauis mountain cycle | | Bike Setup: | sun double wide rims on kujo 2.65 tiers, Marzochi Junior T forks, Avid disk brakes, XT componets, and MRP Chain guide | | Bottom Line: | It is a great moderat level extream freeride/Downhill bike. It takes a lot of punishment and has a good fill on the trail; so if you like hardcore downhill you should buy this bike as long as you don't plan to do 15ft drops and stuff like that | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kyle Foster
a Downhiller
from Boulder City
Date Reviewed: April 16, 2004 | | Favorite Trail: | Ginger | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$800.00 | | Purchased At: | Boulder City Outfiters | | Strengths: | The hayes brakes are working awesome (even if the body components are plastic) and the front froks are very adjustable. | | Weaknesses: | These forks are inverted and they have no guards. | | Similar Products Used: | The Foes Weasel | | Bike Setup: | Downhill..........
| | Bottom Line: | The bottom line is that this bike has a very strong frame and a good linkage design. It is perfect for me to pound down down hills run after run every weekend. I cracked my Foes weasel frame. Not to say it was a bad bike I just ride hard. I live at bootleg. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Indian chopper boy
a Weekend Warrior
from Nashville, TN, USA
Date Reviewed: December 12, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | So far, Hamilton Creek | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1050.00 | | Purchased At: | Addrenaline Bikes, CALI. | | Strengths: | Great Value, pretty much ready to ride out of the box. The components are fair, and will last for a while if taken care of. | | Weaknesses: | The damn Seat! The first thing I did was replace it with a Love Seat. | | Similar Products Used: | Kos Kruiser, SE OM Flyer, Redline PL24, Cannondale V700. | | Bike Setup: | Pretty much stock. I lucked out and recieved mine with a Romic TT on the back. | | Bottom Line: | For an old, (FAT), BMX guy, this is the perfect bike to start having fun on the trails again. After Romic re-valved and added an 850 spring to the shock, this thing was ready to rip. The DNM fork is great, however I will be having that re-valved, too. The greatest testimony to this bike is that I am 6'6", 320lbs (hey, I haven't ridden in a while!), and there is minimal flex anywhere. I did a few little jumps on the first ride, and the bike performed awsome. If you buy one, just totally go over it before you ride. Tighten every bolt, adjust everything, and make sure your suspension is set up properly. Kudos to KHS and Romic for making a bike that holds up my old, fat ass. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a Weekend Warrior
from Bangor
Date Reviewed: November 7, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | kind you can bomb down | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$999.00 | | Purchased At: | pricepoint | | Strengths: | price ...the bike.... | | Weaknesses: | ummm cheap drivedrain... | | Similar Products Used: | jamis dakaar, kona stinky | | Bike Setup: | stock except upgrd the Rear der. and changed the front ring on crank to somthing smaller | | Bottom Line: | I'am really happy with this ride it feels indestructable. It's heavy but yeah it's a DH bike you already know this. It totaly stable be it riding skinnies, taking jumps/drops.
It pedals supringly well as long as you remain seated. It has a lock out which is great for going up. No complaints here I love the frame and if need be I'am comfortable dumping more money it for upgrades down the road. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
ty hedden
a Downhiller
from mackenzie, BC, canada
Date Reviewed: August 13, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | anything wicked fast and big | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Purchased At: | worth about 4000 | | Strengths: | FREAKIN' INCREDIBLE! all those people that had problems are dumb. just take the time to set it up before abusing the thing. put a romic in the rear first of all and make sure you have the right spring. then before riding it make sure you have everything right. then before going real big get the suspension dialed. if you take time right when you get it and set it up it'll be worry free. | | Weaknesses: | one bole on the linkage came out, thats the only problem | | Similar Products Used: | bullit, lots of stuff | | Bike Setup: | DNM usd 180 with 200mm travel, hehehe. romic on the rear. fatty ,micheline (2.8) tire, high roller. truvativ hussefelt all over. FSA pig headset, FSA stem etc... hayes HFX-9 with 8 inch rotors. got a love seat on the way. LX derailer. PRIMO pedals | | Bottom Line: | this rocks. the fork could not be any stiffer. just take some time and get it set up properly. doesnt even come close to bottoming on 12+ foot drops. but still eats all the little stuff. this bike will make you wicked fast. but will let ya down if you abuse it out of the box. when set up right it cant be beat. plus the price is totally wicked.
i couldnt be happier
KHS, they did one hell of a job | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Greg Salado
a Downhiller
from CALI
Date Reviewed: May 9, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | any | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Purchased At: | from a friend | | Strengths: | Frame is super strong and reliable. The linkage looks a little complicated but it works! | | Weaknesses: | Color, but that's personal. | | Similar Products Used: | whole bunch of DH bicycles | | Bike Setup: | stock, but w/ some upgrades: Fox Vanila rc, Pro-Taper, MRP. | | Bottom Line: | Great bike, it's always there for you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Craig Croman
a Downhiller
from Ramona, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: March 25, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Noble Canyon | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$3000.00 | | Purchased At: | Supergo | | Strengths: | Price, the most affordable DH bike out there. Strong frame, good fork, no leaks, great brakes. | | Weaknesses: | Saddle should be replaced, and rear derraileur is just a deore. | | Similar Products Used: | some GT idrives, Foes and Intenses | | Bike Setup: | Stock but now with XT rear derraileur, Azonic Handlebar and Intense tires and tubes | | Bottom Line: | This ain't the best DH bike out there, however, for the price you won't get anything like this. Doesn't matter if you only ride on the weekends, the fetish is a great bike for weekend riding and racing as well. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bryant Rudy
a Racer
from Kingston, New York, United States of Crapmerica
Date Reviewed: January 10, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Splattekill, N.Y. | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1200.00 | | Purchased At: | Table Rock Tours And Cicycles | | Strengths: | None | | Weaknesses: | Everything. | | Similar Products Used: | None-Anything is better than the KHS DH-50 Fetish. | | Bike Setup: | KHS DH-50 Fetish 2001 frame, DNM rear shock, 2003 Marzochhi Bomber Jr.T, Black Spire Big Ring Chain Guide, Hope M4's. | | Bottom Line: | Don't ever buy a KHS, the frames might look strong but the welding is crap and the frame bends like its plastic.. Buy a Santa Cruz Bullit, Kona Scab Primo, Giant DH-Team, Iorn Horse SGS-DH Pro or a Balfo BB-7. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Henry
a Downhiller
from Waterford CT
Date Reviewed: January 1, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | downtown newlondon | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | Life Cycle | | Strengths: | Great Bike for the price. This thing is a tank. | | Weaknesses: | I kept bottoming out the back shock till I upgrded it. That and my freind broke the back crappy deore derailer by shutting it in a door. | | Similar Products Used: | Cove G-spot,Balfa 2 step | | Bike Setup: | stock except Romic back shock xtr shifters an derailers salsa bashguard azonic love seat azonic magnesuim pedals | | Bottom Line: | Wow great bike for the price takes alot of abuse real well. Well balanced in the air. The only problem with it is the stock DNM back shock because I bottem it out on anything more then 5 ft to flat. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dan Cocharo
a Downhiller
from englewood, colorado, usa
Date Reviewed: December 3, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | all over | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$740.00 | | Purchased At: | veloswap | | Strengths: | it is strong and feels good riding. | | Weaknesses: | i just got a crack in the frame, really heavy, not enough travel | | Similar Products Used: | foes dhs, bullit, gt | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | this is a great beginner bike and should be used for the beginner downhill, not the big hits, if you are going to buy it go to adrenaline bikes(good prices) or get it used. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
André Sanches
a Racer
from San Diego, CA, USA (originally from Brazil)
Date Reviewed: October 23, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Anderson Truck Trail | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Purchased At: | sponsored | | Strengths: | Price/benefit ration. | | Weaknesses: | For the price they ask for this bike, there obsolutely no weakness, if you want more you will have to drop some more ca$h. | | Similar Products Used: | Santa Cruz Super 8, Foes Mono, Giant DH Team, Intense M1, Cannondale Gemini, KHS Dominatrax | | Bike Setup: | DNM 180mm, ultegra with 9 speed ultegra cassete, azonic hot seat, thompson seatpost, azonic World Force Riser Bar, Hayes Hydraulic disc brakes, MRP chianguide | | Bottom Line: | As it is known, DH bikes are expensive, and KHS offers this bike for a very low price, and doesn't compromise the quality of the product at all. There are a few upgrades that can be done, such as the chainguide, handlebars, rear shock.
However, if you are beginning to race now, get it, DESTROY all the components and then upgrade them. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Dave the good biker
a Downhiller
from CA, Torrance, USA
Date Reviewed: October 22, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | extra credit( backwards) | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | EVERINGTHING!!!! ITS A GREAT BIKE | | Weaknesses: | maybe the DNM rear shock but thats it. if you break anything on this bike you are a dumbass and you shouldnt be mountain biking.OR you are a fat piece of crap so you bought a cheaper bike and expect to endour an 8 foot flat drop under your 222lbs of idiotic self | | Similar Products Used: | hand welded comp winner DS bike | | Bike Setup: | stock with romic rear shock | | Bottom Line: | its a great bike....dont listen to the idiots that say its bad, because it isnt. They are just idiots and the shouldnt be biking because they suck at biking so they blame the bike for thier mistakes..
If youre low on cash but looking for a great deal on a bike and you wiegh 190 lbs and under its the best bike for the money....
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Submitted by
James
a Downhiller
from North Shore
Date Reviewed: October 22, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | think about it SUCKAAAAA | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$999999999.00 | | Purchased At: | store | | Strengths: | VERY cost effective. good suspension and frame! | | Weaknesses: | heavey seat post who gives a crap its DH you saw the thing off anyways | | Similar Products Used: | Intense | | Bike Setup: | standard | | Bottom Line: | all you guys who complain are freakin morons, if you want a heavy downhill bike buy a damn heavy downhill bike. for less than 2000 bucks you get a damn good ride!!! if anyone says they broke the frame they must have been a dumbass who left the lockout on or something equally stupid. you all need to shut the hell up because for the price, the bike is great | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Aron
a Downhiller
from PG
Date Reviewed: October 16, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Strengths: | solid frame | | Weaknesses: | original components. | | Similar Products Used: | K2 Disco Monkey, Bullit, gemini, bighit etc. | | Bike Setup: | Atomic Trailpimp rims with arrow/michilen tires, XT Derailer, Romic Shock, Magura Gustav Hydraulic brakes, 24/26 rims, Azonic Love Seat, Azonic Ultracross handlebars, azonic headset, Bombshell Hubs, wellgo Pedals, and soon to have 2003 Monster T's | | Bottom Line: | if you buy it stock expect to break parts ALOT.
i bought the frame and front shocks and custom built the rest of the bike up. The Only problem i'm having is with the front shocks bottoming out when i drop more than 6 feet to flat. The Frame is solid the bike handles drops, and DH courses with ease, i've done 8 feet to flat, 12 to tranny with it several times with 0 problems, if you do buy the bike stock and dont atleast replace the rear shock expect to hurt yourself *see post below* there is nothing wrong with this bike besides a bit of weight mine weighs in at 46.7 pds i'm 180 pounds it doesn't bother me at all, i like this bike so much i'm paying another couple grand just to put some Monster T's on it. I would recommend buying this bike ONLY if you plan on building it from frame up, or your gonna piss around breaking all of it's stock peices like the people below. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
TIM Smith
a Weekend Warrior
from Neport
Date Reviewed: October 16, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | WHERE MY BIKE DOESNT BRAKE | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$1800.00 | | Purchased At: | SOME BIKE PLACE | | Strengths: | NOPE | | Weaknesses: | ummm.... the cranks, the chainguide,and crappy deor derallier | | Similar Products Used: | everything
dont know where to start.
the frame sucks. it is way to heavy
the front shock is a no name , they could have easly put a jr. t on it at least
the back shock blows in about 3 hours (lock out) why would u put that on a "dh bike"
ALL THE COMPONENTS EXEPT FOR THE CRANKS SUCK
POWER TOOLS IS KHS'S WAY OF SAVING MONEY SINCE THEY MAKE THEIR OWN COMPONENTS, THEY ALL SUCK.
PLEASE DO NOT BUY THIS BIKE. O AND ONE MORE THING----- THE FRAME CATCHES UR NUTS EVERY TIME U GO OVER. DAMN IT SUCKS | | Bike Setup: | STOCK | | Bottom Line: | IF I COULD GO BACK IN TIME I WOULD GET A GOOD BIKE
ANTI KHS 4 LIFE | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kris
a Downhiller
from millikin university
Date Reviewed: October 13, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | pekin stunt | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$415.00 | | Purchased At: | lsb | | Strengths: | Looks cool, but even better when it is in 2 f-in pieces!!! I hear that the scrap metal place takes .40 a pound. that is where this bikes belongs | | Weaknesses: | everything!!!!!!!! i was racing this ride, and the rear suspension shaft came disconnected, and then the frame collapsed, and during this process, i broke my ankle, and where the frame broke in two cut my chest, and my arms, and my Azonic Lounge seat post rails broke. Khs customer service blows ish | | Similar Products Used: | anything you buy at wal-mart, or get from the dump, even that might be better than straight from the factory. I am definately going to get a better ride than this piece of ish. Get a Santa Cruz Bullit or a Banshey | | Bike Setup: | shiver, raceface northface crank, mrp chainguide, hayes dh pro w/8 in rotors, azonic shorty 50mm stem, kore freeride riser bars, intense 2.35 tires, sun rhyno lite rims, xt rear derailleur, azonic lounge seat (now destroyed) and khs better replace it or i will be pissed. | | Bottom Line: | warranty sucks, if you read it is basically says they will not cover anything if you ride the bike the way it is suppose to be ridden. DON'T BUY KHS FETISH UNLESS YOU WANT TO RIDE IT ON THE SIDEWALK AND ONLY ON THE SIDEWALK. I question the safety of their product. I question their warranty policy as well because it sounds as if they do have any faith in their product. go to the khs site and read the warranty info, you will get a laugh out of it. they better upgrade me to the khs dominatrix, or else i want my f-in money back. i am giving this bike a 1, but it really deserves a big phat ZERO!!!! Or even a negative 10!!! Needless to say i lost the race i was in, thanks KHS | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
owen raybould
a Downhiller
from PG
Date Reviewed: October 1, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | bulit (mammoth mt) | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Purchased At: | mammoth sporting goods | | Strengths: | cranks, rims, power tool are good and cheap, DNM in front, | | Weaknesses: | well...(ha ha), there are so many i dont even no where to start, i broke the rear shock in a month, then i broke the frame, the seat post sucks, the tries have thin side walls so u get pinch flats easyly, rear delalior broke soon, grips wear fast, shifter broke, housing for shifter cable brakes easyly, roller system rubs, weight | | Similar Products Used: | ones u should buy instead of this bike, bulit, Big hit, Joker, orange, M1, anything really (cosco bike). | | Bike Setup: | 2002 stock | | Bottom Line: | it is cheap for a DH bike, you have to change rear shock fast, it is a little to heavy, good for your bigginer DH bike. why would you put lock out on a DH bike, all those things i have broken and i am less than 120 pounds, so if u are big, dont get this bike. KHS needs to back to its blue prints and find out how to get the rear shock to work | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Lou
a Downhiller
from Wilkes-Barre
Date Reviewed: September 12, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Plattekill, NY | | Duration Product Used: | Tested or demo'ed only | | Purchased At: | Borrowed from Lynn (get well soon pal) | | Strengths: | Very responsive and manageable turning radius. The bike is really a great way to try and hurt yourself in a major way. (Sorry Lynn) | | Weaknesses: | It's not mine..... | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Risse Jupiter-5, Bombshell Marilyn, Nokian Gazzaloddi 3.0 on the front at 20 PSI, Gizmo Mr. Dirt. | | Bottom Line: | Sweet as hell!! I ran Platttekill with a Haro Extreme X3 for a weekend so I was very familiar with the trails. This allowed me to bomb down the slopes and enjoy the bike to it's fullest. I had the best time of my life and never had to worry about anything not working between my legs. All the drops and slate covered technical descents were sucked up without bottoming out or breaking loose. I can't sleep thinking about the next time I get to use this rig. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Peter Stamter
a Downhiller
from Los Angeles, California, USA
Date Reviewed: August 19, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | When does it stop | | Duration Product Used: | 6 months | | Price Paid: |
$2099.00 | | Purchased At: | Some place in Tahoe | | Strengths: | The bike is great, the front forks are excellent and it handles great and is built tough | | Weaknesses: | Like many other reviews, the seatpost and saddle are horrifying. | | Similar Products Used: | Giant DH Comp and Team | | Bike Setup: | As it came | | Bottom Line: | Not much to talk about hear, the bike is good, good value but could have better components as they do stuggle to work in some tough conditions. If you like downhilling but not in comps, this bike is for you | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Shane Johnson
a Downhiller
from Brisbane, QLD, Australia
Date Reviewed: July 23, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Anything that goes down | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1500.00 | | Purchased At: | ASTRO BIKE | | Strengths: | Strong | | Weaknesses: | None so far.. | | Similar Products Used: | None | | Bike Setup: | Out of the box... | | Bottom Line: | I have just converted from a KHS FXT Comp XC bike. What a blast.. The fetish rocks. I was luck to get the last '02 model in the land of OZ for a cheap price. this bike out of the box is great for my needs. I will start racing next year when my confidence is built up. So far I am happy with the bike. See how it goes when i start to give it some stick... | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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Peter
a
from Mammoth
Date Reviewed: July 20, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1855.00 | | Purchased At: | local ripoff store (MSG) | | Strengths: | *frame*, brakes, tires, suspension travel | | Weaknesses: | The rear shock is horrible, fell apart after 2 days of riding. The cranks are very weak, bent and pedal stripped out after 3 days of riding. Chainguide sucks. Seat and post suck. derailluer | | Bike Setup: | all stock waiting to break all the cheap components | | Bottom Line: | This is a great bike frame. The price is decent. The bike did handle everything well but expect to break parts. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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owen raybould
a Downhiller
from PG, CA, USA
Date Reviewed: July 10, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | bulit (mammoth mt.) | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$2000.00 | | Purchased At: | some bike store in mammoth | | Strengths: | the suspension is great and it has good cranks, good tires and rims | | Weaknesses: | seat/seatpost, rear deralior, chain guide | | Similar Products Used: | none | | Bike Setup: | DH | | Bottom Line: | great bike for the money, the lockout is great and makes it easyer to go up hills, if u are looking to do jumps, drop, or log rides it is the perfect bike for you. if you are a cross country riderthis is not the bike for you. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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tommy
a Weekend Warrior
from mattapoisett
Date Reviewed: July 5, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | anything w/ drops, jumps, bridges | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$1850.00 | | Purchased At: | SCOTTIES | | Strengths: | everything so far, i cant find anything wrond w/ it. it has handled everything i have done well. | | Weaknesses: | nothing so far | | Similar Products Used: | haro x-3, rocky mt. rm6, | | Bike Setup: | stock | | Bottom Line: | great bike so far, looks great, awesome shocks/brakes components, plush handles drops jumps and bridges good (great)everyone that has wridden it has liked it a real lot
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Dropman
a Downhiller
from Prince George, B.C. Canada
Date Reviewed: June 4, 2002 | | Favorite Trail: | Cranbrook | | Duration Product Used: | Less than 1 month | | Price Paid: |
$2500.00 | | Purchased At: | MB Racing | | Strengths: | Very Solid bike, handles large drops well, great bang for yer buck. | | Weaknesses: | seatpost/seat | | Similar Products Used: | K2 Disco Monkey | | Bike Setup: | Upgrades: Bombshell fatboy rims, XT Derailer, Azonic headset/handlebars, Raceface post, Azonic Seat, 34 inch DH ring setup, 2.8 Michilen tires, Wellgo B27 pedals. | | Bottom Line: | bike is great for the money climbs fairly decent with lockout on for a larger bike, for the price u pay *1860US stock* it's a great bike but if u buy it ditch the seat/ seatpost cause frankly thier cheaply made and heavy, besides that the frame/ stock suspension has taken 8 foot drops so far with no problems. if a big part of yer riding is crosscountry this bike is not for you, although it climbs decent 45 pound stock weight still kicks yer arse. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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john
a Cross Country Rider
from louisville,ky
Date Reviewed: April 14, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 3 months | | Price Paid: |
$1800.00 | | Purchased At: | jeffersonville schwinn | | Strengths: | great parts package for the money. hayes disc,good wheels i don't know much about the front fork, but it works great | | Weaknesses: | seat/seat post and rear derailleur. but you get what you pay for. i understand the price limits the parts a little. | | Bike Setup: | right out of the box. i have not changed anything. | | Bottom Line: | great dh bike for the money. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
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