KHS SIXFIFTY 608 Carbon, mtb con ruote 650B

KHS SixFifty 608 Carbon is one of the most delicious new catalog of 2012. In increasing the range of mountain bike with 650B wheels the California home has introduced two new carbon hardtail frame, as has happened among the 29er models. SixFifty 608 is the least expensive version of the two. SixFifty 609 shares with the same high modulus monocoque carbon frame, design solutions and decidedly original result of the work of Dutch designer Marvin Besselink, the same X-Fusion Velvet fork with 100mm of air, a transmission speed to 20 but other cheapest components in order to contain the final price. KHS SixFifty 608 is designed to confront half XC and Marathon races. And win!
RETAIL PRICE: 2,479 euros.

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: 608 Carbon SIXFIFTY. Transmission: 20 speeds. Frame: KHS frame new high modulus carbon monocoque seat steering conical 1.1 / 8 "-1.5", replaceable derailleur dropout. Fork: X-Fusion Velvet RL with 100mm travel. Series Steering: FSA Orbit integrated C40, 1.1 / 8 "-1.5". Wheels: WTB Laser Disc Trail 650B. Tyres: Schwalbe Folding Performance 2.25 ". derailleurs: Front, SRAM X5, Rear, SRAM X9; Shifters: SRAM X5. Chain : SRAM PC-1051. Crankset: SRAM S1000, 39/26 teeth. Bottom Bracket: SRAM PressFit 30. Freewheel: SRAM PG-1050 cassette, 11-36 tooth, 10-speed. Saddle: WTB V Comp saddle Quill: Q2 Carbon, 31.6mm to 350mm. Handlebar: Kore Riser Aluminum 680mm. Pipa Handlebar: Kore Race 31.8mm diameter aluminum bends. Brakes: Avid Elixir hydraulic disc 1 with 160mm rotors. Color: Red Team. Frame measures: M, L, XL.

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.