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Submitted by
Scott Wolfe
a Cross Country Rider
from Eugene, Oregon USA
Date Reviewed: December 8, 2006 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$100.00 | | Purchased At: | Bike swap in Charlotte in 2000 | | Strengths: | Light, stable geometry. my purchase price | | Weaknesses: | components compatability sizing (26.8 seatpost) 1 inch tubing. | | Similar Products Used: | 95 Stumpjumper FS | | Bike Setup: | KHS Montana Team, Ritchey Logic Rigid fork, Pre-Trek Bontrager threaded stem and flat bars, Cane Creek Aeroheat Wheels, fenders, brooks b17 saddle, Deore LX cranks w/ Boone 36 tooth ring, 7 speed shimano road cassette, single Deore XT Thumbie shifter, Big Cheese Grips, 2xCateye HL-EL500 lights mounted under bar style. Chris King 2Nut headset. | | Bottom Line: | Bought this bike cheap to get some older components off it for another project. It sat a year in the Lab awaiting it's time. Broke my Spot, so built this up for trails. Had a spare Ritchey fork laying around, so included it. Loved it offroad! Light, responsive. stuck like glue on climbs, kept you back on the descents. Rode it probably 300 plus times in 2 years offroad. Got into 29'ers and singlespeeds in 2003, shelved the bike. Then my commuter was stolen, thought of the KHS; built it up in it's current form. Been running 1x7 as a commuter setup; super comfortable bike. Canno imagine not having it and riding it as such. | Value Rating: Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jimbo
a Weekend Warrior
from Toronto
Date Reviewed: May 5, 2003 | | Favorite Trail: | Don Valley | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$450.00 | | Purchased At: | Cycle Logic | | Strengths: | Simple, strong and fun | | Weaknesses: | None! | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Procaliber, Trek 9800 | | Bottom Line: | I bought this bike around 1995, and I've put many, many, many miles on it. I ran it offroad for 4 years, probably 300 rough rides, and it held up beautifully.
I replaced all of the components over time, except for the frame, seatpost, brakes and shifters. Can't blame the parts that failed, because I beat them to a pulp.
In 99, I turned it into a touring bike and put about 5000 kms on it with 70 lbs of luggage on it, plus my 200 lb body.
Now, in 2003, it's still great. I'm about to replace all of the components again, cause I still love the frame. Long live the Montana. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
matt
a
from dover, nh
Date Reviewed: June 24, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Strengths: | light and strong frame, decent components | | Weaknesses: | seat and gripshift. the seat is a piece of crap, no badding and bad design to it. the gripshift might be a personal issue, but you could never get it to shift smoothly, i doubt the problem had to do with the shimano xt components | | Similar Products Used: | 94' khs comp montana pro, rigid fork
02' kona explosif (sweet!) | | Bottom Line: | this bike is definately worth the money, even used this would make a great bike for someone who was ready to move to a race geometry frame. | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Paul
a Weekend Warrior
from Hightstown, NJ, USA
Date Reviewed: March 7, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | More than 3 years | | Price Paid: |
$700.00 | | Purchased At: | Mesa Cycyles (St. Louis, MO) | | Strengths: | Light, tweaky frame, response (tracking) | | Weaknesses: | color | | Bike Setup: | DX/XT brakes, deraileurs, Bontrager rims, Zoom 175 headset, Bontrager B-20 seat. | | Bottom Line: | I have ridden this bike almost every weekend on single track trails. On the weekdays, I switch out the off-road rims for my street rims (same rims and hubs with Ritchey slicks and a tighter cassette with the same dishing and spacing) and use it for all of my transportation. This bike is light and FAST! It has tremendous response and is more agile than my Cannondale (judy fork). In addition to the mountain tests, I have been run down be a couple of cars and the bike stands up to the tests. This is a good value bike. | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Joe
a Cross Country Rider
from Citrus Heights, CA USA
Date Reviewed: February 13, 2002 | | Duration Product Used: | 1 Year | | Price Paid: |
$60.00 | | Purchased At: | Flea Market | | Strengths: | Light, strong, light, great tracking, light, great feeling steel frame, and light. | | Weaknesses: | None | | Similar Products Used: | Gary Fisher Hoo Koo E Koo, Specialized Rockhopper XC FSR | | Bike Setup: | LX/XT group with NO SUSPENSION! | | Bottom Line: | This little bike is amazing! I picked this KHS Montana Comp up at a local flea market for a giveaway price (who wants an old, no suspension, steel ATB?), and was shocked when I lifted it for the first time. This thing weighs almost as little as my custom built roadie rig! The bike was manufactured, most probably, in the early to mid 1990's, a time when rigid front forks were still the norm, and rear suspension was just a twinkle in a designer's eye. This rig weighs at least 1/3 what my 2001 Rockhopper XC FSR weighs, and the FSR is aluminum! The rigid front forks are actually refreshing, as I get a feel for the trail that I haven't experienced since...well, since I started riding on a front suspension bike. Even after hours of riding singletrack, I experience NO hand or wrist pain, and feel really no different than when riding a full suspension bike, except of course, I'm much less fatigued due to not having to drag a forty-five pound bike up the tough climbs. The little rocket tracks like a dream, and brings back a sense of fun that's been missing from my off road rinding for quite awhile. I'm even tempted to convert it to single speed, but I can't bring myself to strip off that nice XT/LX drive train. Hasn't thrown me yet, despite my best efforts at traveling too fast on twisty trails, and the steel True Temper AVR frame feels nice and stiff, with just the right amount of give when you need it. I used to swear by steel in only my road bikes, but now I've gone steel-only with my ATB's too :) and loving it!
It's unlikely you'd be able to find one of these buggers laying around, but if you happen to turn one up at a flea market, give it a shot...my guess is you'll be leaving your full suspension rig in the garage and goin' retro! | | Value Rating:Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Gideon
a Cross-Country Rider
from Israel
Date Reviewed: March 27, 1999 | | Duration Product Used: |
1 Year | | Strengths: |
Light,comfortable,fast,fun. Good value. | | Weaknesses: |
The down tube cracked along the point of the teardrop shape, and up the side behind the head tube. | | Similar Products Used: |
Too many to mention | | Bike Setup: |
Marzocchi Z3 light | | Bottom Line: | I was so happy with the bike, I rode it for the tours I guide, travelled with it all over the world, reccomended KHSs to all I spoke to, but then the down tube cracked. I ride steel bikes partly for reliabilty, and +/- a year is too quick to break a frme in my book. 5 chilies for before and just the one for after. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
MIKE
a cross-country rider
from HURRICANE, UATH
Date Reviewed: February 13, 1999 | | Bottom Line: |
I had a 97 KHS FXT Descent, good bike, just a little heavy. Got it for a great price $600 for a full suspension-great deal. After riding Gooseberry in Hurricane for average one time a week, for over one year, the down tube gave away while trying to go down a steep rock, lock up the front brake and endo- in the process of going over the handle bars the down tube gave away. It took eight weeks and $300 dollars to get a new frame. The end reslut was a 99 new LT-3 frame only. According to KHS I was to hard on the old bike, even though the forks were not bent back or the front tire wrecked. After reading two other reviews about the down tube breaking, I would of not paid the $300 dollars and would of told them to kiss my sunshine. I do love my new 99 LT-3 frame, with the manitou x-vert r shock, and fox vanilia rear, great bike and riding up at gooseberry mesa in hurricane utah, to bad KHS does not stand behind their product. | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
John
a weekend warrior
from Toroto, Canada
Date Reviewed: October 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought a 96 Montana Comp for $650 Cdn. Exceptionally light bike for the money. Rides very well. Had to replace the bottom braket after one year ($45). Was told by the bike shop that the original was of low quality. Unfortunaley the bike was stolen. If anyone sees a KHS Montana Comp serial# V50104715, kill the owner. Now riding a 1998 KHS Pro. Theoretically an upgrade, but I miss the old bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
bob o
a weekend warrior
from palos verdes, california
Date Reviewed: October 1, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
bought a older model khs for a really good price. except for the crankset loosening every 50 miles it's been a pleasure to ride. most of my riding is road with some singletrack...the 2.1's were exchanged for a much milder 1.75's with a moderate tread (probably it'd be useless in loose dirt or mud) as a compromise for the pavement. i especially light its relative light weight, comparable to most exotic materials bikes. i do a lot of hills and do a lot better on them than my roadie which is set up for time trialing. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Mark
a cross-country rider
from Manitoba
Date Reviewed: September 24, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I was completly satisfied with everything on the comp which I got a MONTH
ago untill I got 2 flat tires due to defective rims(shreads of metle inside)
and a cracked frame right along the downtube, along with a few other things!
Im starting to get a little p1ssed now but at least its all under warrenty. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Bomberman
a weekend warrior
from SPECTAR INC.
Date Reviewed: August 25, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
The Comp Rocks!Its light, gotta nice (OX III GOLD TRIPLE BUTTED) flex in the frame..
upgraded the machine to full XT,mavic 517's,
KORE head, Z2 lights for legs and a Flite kevler for seats
MAN, ITs FASTER THAN SUPERMAN!!
But i gotta question: i have a black & blue KHS Comp with blue KHS writing,
red diamonds on the top and down tubes.
Preeety cool designs, but can anyone tell me what year my Comp is? i bought it May this year. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
BRYAN FLOYD
a racer
from FAIR HAVEN, MI
Date Reviewed: July 21, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I CANT BELIEVE THE PEOPLE CALLING THIS BIKE FLEXY AS A BAD THING. THATS THE BEST FEATURE OF THIS MACHINE. THE FLEX THIS BIKE HAS IS VERY PREDICTABLE AND CONTROLABLE. I CAN TAKE THIS BIKE MORE PLACES THAN I COULD AN ALUMINUM HARDTAIL. AS IT STANDS RIGHT NOW I RIDE THIS BIKE RIGID AND I DONT KNOW IF I WANT TO ADD A SUSPENSION FORK. THE CHROMOLY FORK IT HAS DOES A GOOD JOB OF SUCKING UP HITS. I RECOMEND THIS BIKE FOR EVERYONE FROM CROSS COUNTRY RACER TO OFF ROAD HOBBIEST. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom Shirey
a weekend warrior
from Albany, NY
Date Reviewed: June 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought a second-hand KHS Comp FZ from a guy who had it for a few years and probably rode it a total of 15 miles. He had no idea how nice this bike is. The XT shifters are way better than my old GripShift setup and everything else (LX/XT) seems ready to take a beating. I put a rebuilt RockShox quadra on the front and will replace the stem soon (too high), but am satisfied with everything else. The bike is barely broken in, but feels terrific in technical (rocks, roots, mud) singletrack. Nice Bontrager saddle and rims. Weighs in at just under 26 lbs. with the shock. Worth every penny. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Herc
a weekend warrior
from Lake Chelan, Washington
Date Reviewed: June 17, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I upgraded to a 94 KHS Pro in '95 and still love this bike. I am big - 6'3 210 lbs. and this bike has never failed me. It is strong, fast, flexible with all XT componetry. For the money, it is a great steed and I'd recommend it for anyone. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Danilo de Souza
a cross-country rider
from Brazil
Date Reviewed: May 29, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I love my KHS comp! The frame is light and compliant, like only a good steel frame can be. I bought my bike in 95, and changed the tires, rims, seatpost, saddle, stem and grips, put clipless pedals (747`s) and a Manitou 4. But the soul is still the same...fantastic frame, awesome geometry and good price. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Phil
a cross-country rider
from PA
Date Reviewed: April 14, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I have a 1995 Comp. I've loved it. The cheaper components have broken and I've replaced them. Never had to true the wheels-- Bontrager BC3X (and the brakes have chewed through half of the sides!)However, I bent the frame this past weekend not doing anything crazy, just coming up out of a creek torquing the middle ring, so I can no longer reccomend this bike. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Steven Moore
a cross-country rider
from Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Date Reviewed: April 2, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my KHS Comp (as it is now called, they have dropped the Montana) in 1997. I love this bike. Full True Temper OXIII frame, LX/XT drive train, Avid Speed Dial 2.0 levers and 1D V-type brakes. RST Mozo Pro (3.5 inch travel) fork. It is a great bike. Negatives: well nothing is perfect, STX-RC Rapidfire shifters are OK but long throws, no name stem, handle bar, cranks and seat post, stubby little bar ends (though it did come w/them, many don't). I've crashed this baby many times including an endo off a drop and besides a couple of scratches and a slightly torn saddle everything is great. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Matthew
a weekend warrior
from Canada
Date Reviewed: March 19, 1998 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a very nice bike. It's fast, handles well and is very light. The only thing I don't like is that it is quite flexy around the BB area. This does not seem to be too much of a problem while riding because there is equal force on both cranks, but when stationary, there is visible flex if the pedal is pushed on while applying the brakes. They should have put on a decent bar and post. But the function of this bike is very good. The rigid fork is very flexy, but 99% of the people who buy this bike will probably get suspension anyway. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
kramer
a cross-country rider
from Saskatoon,Canabush
Date Reviewed: November 12, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I own a 94 montana comp. I have to say this is a decent bike. I bought mine from some snot-nosed spoiled brat who wanted mommy and daddy to buy him a full suspension bike,(absolute poser). He sold it to me in '95 for $100 CAN!! No, that's right one hundred dollars, and no it is not stolen. Of course the punk had bagged the be-jesus out of it; ie. torn seat, bent chain rings(two), busted pedals, bent handle bar, dry, dirty and pitted cones and cups, etc. BUT, the frame, for all the abuse this bike had been through was still true. I ride my bike to school and work year-round plus (of course) cross country. It is ridden probably 330 days of the year, in all temperatures and conditions, and after nearly three years of riding I can honestly say that this bike is by far the toughest I have ever ridden. And that's coming from a guy who busted a 94 GT Timberline! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Raymond
a cross-country rider
from singapore
Date Reviewed: October 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I had my black KHS comp in 96. Rode & thrash it for a year and its still
a great bike. Light, value for money. The ony complain is the Diacomp
head set which creaks after some thrasing. Had it change, add a new shock
and its a race ready bike. For those people who want a good bike, THIS IS IT!
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Submitted by
RK
a weekend warrior
from Toronto, ON CANADA
Date Reviewed: September 18, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I represent the elder version cuz I have a '91 Montana Comp. It came w/ RP DX/LX. I've taken this bike to hell and back and it keeps coming back for
more. It's been through a deadly endo and front wheel crashes w/o any
damage: the frame is strong when needed but was quite forgiving when
descending down rough terrain, considering it's a rigid. Very responsive
due to aggressive geometry and really shines on technical climbs. This
bike's built to last!
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Submitted by
Justin
a weekend warrior
from Boise, Idaho
Date Reviewed: July 28, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have the '96 comp and have found it to be a good ride. I added a manitou
sx, esp 9.0 system, lx v-brakes and clipless pedals. It is a little flexy around the bottom bracket, but for the feel of steel it seems to be the price you pay. I have noticed that the steering is also just a little slow. Good value and a good weekend machine. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jose Acosta
a weekend warrior
from Toronto Canada
Date Reviewed: July 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the 96 khs montana and I'll have to admit I love the ride. I ve read that many of the others like the stiffness but I like the felx that it has in it just right. The riding position is quite nice and is great for long downhills. I've put rst mozo pro suspension on it and now it is the perfect machine. The white industries crank was the best feature for me, for like many others have said, put these components on another bike and you' have to jack up the price alot. The bike is a full lx sytem with x ray grip shifts. Ive done a few races up here with it and really like the simplicity of the bike. Next month i'm doing a 24 hr race lets see how nice it feels after that. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jose Acosta
a weekend warrior
from Toronto Canada
Date Reviewed: July 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought the 96 khs montana and I'll have to admit I love the ride. I ve read that many of the others like the stiffness but I like the felx that it has in it just right. The riding position is quite nice and is great for long downhills. I've put rst mozo pro suspension on it and now it is the perfect machine. The white industries crank was the best feature for me, for like many others have said, put these components on another bike and you' have to jack up the price alot. The bike is a full lx sytem with x ray grip shifts. Ive done a few races up here with it and really like the simplicity of the bike. Next month i'm doing a 24 hr race lets see how nice it feels after that. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kim Shearer
a cross-country rider
from Western Australia
Date Reviewed: June 25, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Got a Montana Pro a few months ago. Great bike. Very light for a steel
frame, plenty stiff for me, I like to be able to walk after a 4 hour ride.
My KHS has Quadra 21R forks and a 96 LX group, upgraded to 97 LX V brakes.
I think the V brakes are a worthwhile upgrade. This bike is extremely sweet, a joy to ride, feeling controlled and smooth
in all conditions. A couple of times I have come at very rocky downhills
much faster than I should have an been amazed how easily I survived. I tend
to ride climbs rather than stomp them, so I have no problem with stiffness.
I must say that the frame seems plenty stiff to me. White industries cranks
look great and work even better. Nice bike KHS, far better than anything else I could find for the price.
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Submitted by
DaveK
a weekend warrior
from Bellingham, WA
Date Reviewed: April 29, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I have recently upgraded from a Montana Pro. Found it to be a nice bike for the money, but was a bit flexy at the bottom bracket. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Adam
a weekend warrior
from West Sussex
Date Reviewed: April 23, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This is a great bike. I dont like the colour much and the chain does tend to scratch the paint off the chainstay when it gets jammed ( easily). But this is a very light bike with a good riding position. The brakes are a little bit soft but work well. I have no complaints about the wheels. The group set is excellent for the price. There is nothing very fancy about the bike apart from the teardrop downtube which probably makes no difference anyway. All together not a bad bike. But you would be better getting a Kona Cinder Cone. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Rog Desgouttes
a cross-country rider
from Jackson, Wy Mnt Bking Capital of the World!!
Date Reviewed: April 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Total piecer. Almost killed my self! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jeff Capes
a weekend warrior
from Swaziland
Date Reviewed: April 22, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Don't listen to Speedy. He's my brother and is jealous of my bike because it is better than his cinder cone. Its a brilliant bike, better than any crappy Kona. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Speedy
a racer
from england
Date Reviewed: April 14, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
This bike is no good. Mine fell apart after a month. I then got a cinder cone and it is much better and is still in one piece. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Jon Bradshaw
a
from weekend warrior
Date Reviewed: April 8, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I had a Montana Pro for about a month - not very pleased with it really - it looked good etc. but was really gooey - it flexed left right and centre like my mama's mashed potatoe. I set it up with pace rc35 (not bad but I was forced to use an inch steerer - wobbly and bendy.I have just bought a Giant MCM team with '96 judy SL - horny!!!!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Goose
a cross-country rider
from Honolulu, HI
Date Reviewed: March 7, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Bought my KHS Comp in Jan. 1993 with AVR tubing, the original Rock Shox Quadra, LX parts (including 1st yr rapidfire plus), and DX (yes, pre LX) derailleurs. The year after, it was named Bike of the Year. All the parts are original except for the bars, pedals (went clipless), seat (tore original), seatpost (bent that), BB (broke it when I tried to pound my cranks off), and tires (naturally). It still shifts better than my Gore-tex XT/XTR drivetrain on my 94 Amp B-3. The Amp is my primary steed now but the KHS is my designated night bike. KHS makes the best bikes for the money, period. If only they sold their fs bikes when I bought my Amp.... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Kenny Charles
a cross-country rider
from Memphis
Date Reviewed: February 5, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Great Bike!!! LIGHT | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Ashley Tham Yew Chung
a weekend warrior
from Malaysia
Date Reviewed: February 2, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Mountain Bikes | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
<-MillenniuM----<<<<
a cross-country rider
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: January 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've the 96 Comp which has OXIII front triangle and AVR stays. Both welding and alignment are Ok but not perfect. The Deltalinear box downtube does helps improve front end stiffness. The Powercurve stays increases crank clearance but does not help mud clearance much. The frame is very light at about 4 lbs for my 15 bike.With a steep headtube angle it handles singletrack best but may be over-response for downhill. The stays are very forgiving, producing a mixed of comfort ride and good climbing power. When a suspension fork is added it becomes a perfect bike for tricky singletracks.The components are top notch with almost full LX. The Sugino made White Industry crank is stiff and the CSSIII chainring can take real punishments. The only problem is that the single wall rim cause frequent snake bits.Highly recommended to those looking for high performance and value for money steel bike.
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Submitted by
Alberto Llaguno Treviño
a cross-country rider
from Monterrey México
Date Reviewed: January 30, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
It was good, but I been using my khs like a bmx (jumping) and I borke my
khs, Its a good bike for singletrack and slalom | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Diego Bianchi
a weekend warrior
from Buenos Aires, Argentina
Date Reviewed: January 16, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
Uhhhhhh..... This bike is the best choice in the market.
I got the 96 KHS Comp and it´s GREAT. The best value for money.
All this guys said what I think. Thanks to all of you.
Esta bike pesa solo 10,4 Kg Tiene un cuadro True Temper OXII y componentes por los que en otra marca como Trek o GT pagás un 35 % más. Si estás buscando gastar hasta U$S 1000 es la mejor elección costo beneficio. UN CAÑO... | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Chris Bradshaw
a cross-country rider
from Swansea, Wales
Date Reviewed: January 13, 1997 | | Bottom Line: |
I've got the 95 KHS. I love it. It handles great and is perfect for cross-country and single track. Nothing has broken yet (touch wood) and it has still got all the original parts. Great value for money. Better than a GT LTS; well maybe not. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Arun.R
a weekend warrior
from Hong Kong
Date Reviewed: December 19, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Good in single track,quick around corners though it is unstable on the flat and at high speeds. Light for a steel frame. Sluggish on the climb. Overall a good cross country and technical riding bike. Performs best on the single track. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tom M
a weekend warrior
from Sacramento, CA.
Date Reviewed: October 31, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
My 95 KHS Comp got great magazine reviews (BOY award, etc.,.), and seemed very nice until I stated really riding it. You see KHS put the worst possible components on the areas that one doesn't notice. First the bottom bracket BROKE out in the boonies-KHS had substituted a junk BB. Then one pedal broke. The no name seat binder bolt failed and the no-name brake cable housings corroded and became sticky. The no-name headset always loosened and the no name cantilever brakes were very hard to adjust compared to Shimano. The shop fixed everything under warranty at my insistence. In short, watch out for KHS junk sustitute parts and make sure the dealer will fix everything! This experience has really made me wonder if these bike mag dudes know *&%#! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eugene
a racer
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: October 20, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I ride the 93 comp . All I have to say is that it works excellently and handles well.It has a good geometry and has good specs. After 3 years I have not changed a majority of my parts. It is light for a cromoly bike and handles really well.
The comp is a real value for money bike. Whoever gets this bike will have no regrets. I strongly recommend the comp for anyone with a reasonable budget and wants to race with the comfort of knowing your bike won't bail out.
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Submitted by
Justin R. Bregar
a cross-country rider
from Pueblo, CO
Date Reviewed: August 27, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I purchased the 1995 Montana Comp right as the 96s were coming out and I must say that it was possibly the best deal I've ever gotten on a bike.
I payed less than $600 for a bike with LX/XT, True Temper Chromoly, and best of all it has LX RapidFire plus instead of GripShift (one of the last spec'd with this shifter).
The frame is exceptionally light (19) and very responsive and only feels spongy on high frequency washboard-type bumps. I've ridden Aluminum (Cannondale) Titanium (Dean)
and Carbon Fiber (Giant) and I must say I like steel the best of the bunch in the feel/performance comparison.
Now, if I could only decide on a front shock fork for the thing. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Tony Nguyen
a weekend warrior
from North Bay
Date Reviewed: August 5, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
model: descent
This is for sure the best bike for the cash. For $900 (can) this bike came complete with LX and STX-RC components. Ride feels very nice and climbing is outstanding. Couldn't ask for anymore........comes with cool selle sans marco saddle too. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
randallc
a cross-country rider
from Sacramento
Date Reviewed: July 4, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I bought my KHS new fitted with Judy's and it has been a great bike from day one. A year later I'm now adding some Shimano V-Brakes and Levers. All in all it is a great bike, handles well, very neutral and controllable handling. Didn't break the bank either! Aside from the V-brakes the only other addition I've made is the Avid Rollamajig which is a definite must, especially if you use GripShifters.
This bike is light too, mine comes in at 24 and a hair after fitting with lighter tires. I love this bike. I'd rate it a 5 but not without rear suspension. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Andreas
a weekend warrior
from San Francisco, CA
Date Reviewed: June 24, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
Very nice bike for a very nice bike. Probably the best value around.
It's got the XT grouppo and is light, nimble, and responsive.
I would however, upgrade the brakes and the grips. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stuart Winter
a weekend warrior
from New Zealand
Date Reviewed: June 18, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I've briefly ridden the '95 version. For a cromo frame this bike is LIGHT! It is a dream to ride up hill, and in trials-like situations. The LX gruppo is dependable. And best of all, it wont break your bank account. | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Eric J. Faase
a cross-country rider
from Veldhoven / The Netherlands
Date Reviewed: June 18, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I have had quite a few bikes, a Specialized, a GT Karakorum and
a Trek 930, but this bike ( 95-version ) is the best i've ever had. The XT/LX group
is found on more expensive bikes, just like the Sugino Impel crank, the Zoom-parts
and the True Temper frame. But the KHS only costs half of their prices.
The geometry of the bike ( I've got a 19 ) is just perfect for ascending and even
more perfect for descending. The bike is extremely light and easy to steer;
you don't lose control, so you only have to focus on the road in front of you,
which makes you go faster.
I recommend it to all biker, even those riding on more expensive mountainbikes.
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Submitted by
Chuan Keng Keat
a weekend warrior
from Singapore
Date Reviewed: June 14, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I'm riding the 96' KHS Montana Comp.
It's the best value for money bike available.
The True Temper cro-moly frame provides enough flex for a comfortable ride...
White industries cranks, LX f/r der and rear hub, STX-RC brakes,
Dia-compe levers, Selle San Macros saddle, Gripshift 800 X-ray, bar ends...
This bike performs beautifully although I wish it come with clipless pedals
and front sus fork (avalable as an option).
But what do you expect for $799? In this case alot!!! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Johnny Whissel
a cross-country rider
from Meadville, PA
Date Reviewed: June 11, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I have tried Cannondale, Marin, Trek, specialized, Diamond Back, and many others and none of them have compared to my KHS. I have the 94 model with XT/LX and I love it. The geometry of this bike is great, I am 5'11 and I am riding a 17 bike very comfortably! It is incredibly light, and super responsive. I have been in several high speed near death experiences where my other bikes would have crashed. I have pulled out of each one with my feet in my pedals. This bike just wants to stay up. The frame is great, and has enough flex in it to make you feel like you are snaking down a downhill singletrack, but it never ever feels mushy. No wonder this bike won Bike of the Year! These bikes are incredibly affordable considering the quality. The only problem I have had is that I prematurely wore out my casette, but that is shimano's part. I also wish it had RF+ instead of gripsift. Other than that this bike is FAN-TASTIC! | | Overall Rating: |
Submitted by
Stu Berwick
a weekend warrior
from Essex, U.K.
Date Reviewed: April 5, 1996 | | Bottom Line: |
I've owned my KHS for nearly 3 years now, and can thoroughly
recommend it. It's an intelligently spec'ed bike with 'classic'
geometry for neutral handling and some mice touches too - like the
butted head tube. I think the newer models have maintained this
philosophy, and are still priced very competitively.
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