KHS Bicycles Italy | SIXFIFTY 656XC, full in the 650B

KHS SixFifty 656XC is one of the most delicious new catalog of 2012. In increasing the range of mountain bike with 650B wheels the California home has added to the models 608 and 609 with full carbon frame, this versatile aluminum wheels have 120mm of travel front and rear spring struts secured by X-Fusion. The scheme is a proven rear wishbone with Horst-Link Specialized junction inserted in a 6061 aluminum frame with double thickness molded with generous idroformature irrobustendolo that soften at the same time. The X-Fusion Velvet Fork from 120 engages the tapered seat of the frame 30 while the transmission speed is maintained by SRAM X9/X7 components. What differentiates SixFifty 656XC full of other features similar to the diameter of the wheel, just the standard 650B. WTB provides the wheels, while the Laser Disc Trail 650B Schwalbe covers Folding Performance 2.25 ". The double cushioned, but above the range front to the rear, moving the field of use of SixFifty 656XC to use XC / Trail stakes in the All Mountain less exaggerated.
RETAIL PRICE: 2,159 euros.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: SIXFIFTY 656XC. Transmission: 30 speed. Frame: KHS new chassis in 6061 double-butted, tapered seat steering 1.1 / 8 "-1.5", replaceable derailleur dropout, 120mm of travel. Fork: X-Fusion Velvet RL with 120mm of excursion. Shock: X-Fusion E1RL air, rebound and lock-out. Headset: FSA Orbit 1.5E Zero Stack, 1.1 / 8 "-1.5". Wheels: WTB Laser Disc Trail 650B. Tyres: Schwalbe Folding Performance 2.25 " . derailleurs: Front, SRAM X7, Rear, SRAM X9; Shifters: SRAM X5. Chain: SRAM PC-1051. Crankset: SRAM S1000, 44/33/22 teeth. Bottom Bracket: SRAM GXP with external caps. Freewheel: Cassette SRAM PG-1050, 11-36 teeth, 10-speed. Saddle: WTB V Comp saddle Quill: Q2 aluminum, 31.6mm to 350mm. Handlebar: Kore Riser Aluminum 680mm. Pipa Handlebar: Kore Race for bending diameter 31.8mm. Brakes: Avid Elixir hydraulic disc 1 with 160mm rotors. Colour: Matt Black. Frame Sizes: S, M, L.

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.