KHS Bicycles Italy | TUCSON KHS 29er front

Tucson benefits from enlargement of the range operated by KHS 29er for 2012. First change the front range that goes from 80 to 100mm, and secondly by introducing three new models in the low range improves components with a light touch to the final price. Tucson has the same chassis as the older sister but Yuma a component of a lower level in order to contain the price without sacrificing important as solutions to the fork RTD air and the transmission speed Shimano Deore to 30. Lightweight and balanced is a good alternative for those who want to go to a 29er mtb without investing significant sums. Recommended for XC use will become your faithful and reliable companion during outings in the countryside.
RETAIL PRICE: 1,090 euros

TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Model: TUCSON. Transmission: 30 speed. Chassis: 6061 aluminum, replaceable derailleur dropout. Fork: RST M29 Air with 100mm travel. Headset: Cane Creek ZS44 1.1 / 8 ". Wheels: WTB Speed Disc XC. Tires: Kenda Small Block8 2.1 ", 60 TPI folding. derailleurs: Front, Shimano Deore, Rear, Shimano SLX Shifters: Shimano Deore. Chain: KMC X10. Crankset: Shimano Deore 42/32/24 teeth. Freewheel: Shimano Deore CS HG62-10, 11-36 teeth, 10-speed. Saddle: WTB V Comp saddle Steerer: Aluminum, 31.6mm to 350mm. Handlebar: Aluminum 680mm. Pipe Stem: Forged Aluminum, 31.8mm diameter bending attachment. Brakes: disc Avid Elixir hydraulic 1 with 160mm rotors. Color: White Ghost. Frame Sizes: S, 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.