KHS Bicycles Italy | KHS 650B starts the revolution

KHS had the courage that he had already demonstrated in 2009 by putting into production, first in the world, mtb wheels in three different standards, the SixFifty 606 with 650B wheels. Forte's motto "The best of both worlds without their disadvantages!" Alluding 650B as the sum of the advantages of 26 "and 29er, the holding California in 2012 still surprised by that one become a pioneering model with 5 different proposals, which confirms the believe in the standard 650B (27.5") as an alternative to 26 "29er but also to meet the demand of that legion of fans are not ready to move to larger wheel. We spoke of the five proposed standard 650B including three completely new and exciting while the fourth, SixFifty 603, is nothing but the cheapest of the historic 606: two carbon hardtail from disegn new and original, 609 and 608, and a full aluminum SixFifty 656XC, with a range of 120mm front (nearly 140mm at the rear) that can become the ideal companion of the most challenging area of only XC. As in the case of the two front aluminum also SixFifty SixFifty 609 and 608 share the frame whilst the layout is different, as the final price.

Long overdue and finally arrived SixFifty 656XC is the first full in the catalog 650B KHS. With its hiking, 120mm front and rear, perfect for XC and Trailride. Retail price: 2,159 euros. (...)

SixFifty 609 Carbon is one of the great innovations of the KHS catalog for 2012.
High modulus carbon hardtail in standard 650B (27.5 ") is the great challenge of the Californian brand. Price: 3,390 euros to the public. (...)

SixFifty 608 Carbon is the most economical alternative to the KHS 609 in the catalog.
High modulus carbon hardtail in standard 650B (27.5 ") is another bet brand of Rancho Dominguez. Price: 2,479 euros to the public. (...)

SixFifty 606 Hayes is now a classic in the catalog of KHS. Hardtail aluminum frame, mid-range components, is the bike that introduced the standard 650B in the world. Retail price: 1,190 euros. (...)

SixFifty 606 Avid has become a classic in the catalog of KHS. Hardtail aluminum frame, mid-range components, is the bike that introduced the standard 650B in the world. Retail price: 1,190 euros. (...)

The novelty SixFifty 603 is the cheaper alternative to the 606 in the catalog of KHS. Hardtail aluminum frame is the entry model in the world of mountain biking in 650B. Retail price: 645 euros. (...)

The revolution in the world of MTB has already started for those who do not even realize it was ... and set fire to the powder was in 2009 when KHS, first among large firms, had the courage to support a mountain bike with 26 "wheels and 29er, Sixfifty the model 606, a front aluminum wheels with 650B (27.5 "). At first he was received with enthusiasm by a few (the curious, those who have an open mind, who has tried it) and the skepticism of many (virtually all ...). Today in the MTB catalog 650B KHS are five but for the next year will become nine, with two full aluminum with 140mm of travel. And the other guy? They run to catch up. The last Taipei International Cycle Show, the fair that anticipates (and said) trends of the bicycle market, has indicated 2013 as the year of the 650B to the amazement of many ... not all ... not to KHS . Manufacturers of wheels, forks, tires, have all the latest news for the 650B and Sea Otter Classic in Monterey many U.S. companies have presented models in 27.5 ", all this in just over a month after the historic victory of Nino Schurter Scott 650B in the World Cup.

Since 1974 ... is the year in which Wen Hsieh, its current president, KHS Bicycles based in California. And 'the first company with manufacturing base in Taiwan using quality steel Reynolds and Easton, the first in the U.S. to import a bike (road) built in Taiwan (1975). Today is a consolidated reality in North America, Free Agent owns the brand, a leader in the world of BMX, and Manhattan (urban and cruiser bikes). KHS's mission is to make bikes reliable and with excellent quality / price ratio, something that often succeeds as the numerous awards received throughout its history, however, loves challenges as evidenced by the revolution that began in 2009 when he introduced the first among large firms, a model 650B mtb wheels (27.5 ") next to those in 26" and 29er. If the world of mountain biking is changing rapidly it is also the courage to KHS, a historic company led by a sprightly septuagenarian from much younger and bold ideas of several of its competitors.