Fast Times at KHS Bicycles

KHS 1987 John Howard Triathlon Pro

Administrator — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 17:08:48 +0000

Here is a recent acquisition from the internet. A KHS John Howard Signature Triathlon Pro from 1987. This was a $499 bicycle in its day. At about 23 lbs., it came with all the latest Shimano technology available. 6-Speed SIS Shimano Index Shifting, Bio-Pace chainrings and SLR Aero brake levers. The bicycle was also spec’d with an alloy quill stem and alloy pedals. Clipless pedals were just starting to take over the market but total domination from Look/Time/Mavic/Shimano was still a few years away.

KHS John Howard Triathlon Pro

Bio-Pace Chainrings were must-haves in 1987

6-speeds were standard in 1987. Now we use 9,10 and even 11!

Until a few years ago, all bikes looked like this

KHS Pro downhiller Chris Heath riding the Test Tracks in Durango

Administrator — Thu, 12 Aug 2010 16:28:13 +0000

KHS Pro downhiller Chris Heath shown in this latest video. Riding his KHS on the Test Tracks in Durango, Colorado.
Enjoy

VITAL MTB Athlete Profile Naish Ulmer

Administrator — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 22:25:42 +0000

KHS Factory Pro Naish Ulmer is featured on VITAL MTB. Check out his cool moves.

Athlete Profile: Naish Ulmer from Dark Timbers on Vimeo.

Cyctomax/KHS Likes Going Fast

Administrator — Tue, 29 Jun 2010 17:53:06 +0000

THe Cytomax/KHS race has been valuable testing resource for the development of our new KHS sixfifty606 model bicycle. But going fast on the trail is not the only speed Chuck Jenkins and his “650 Crew” get to enjoy.
The “650 Crew” serve the U.S. Navy helicoptor squadron. So going fast is a way of life. The Cytomax/KHS team has been testing the 650b bicycle for quite a few months and have provided valuable info for models for 2011.

KHS Reinvents the Wheel: MBA Tests the KHS sixfifty606

Administrator — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 17:32:12 +0000

Here is the KHS sixfifty606 test to appear in the August 22010 issue of Mountain Bike Action.
MBA had tested 3 KHS models with 3 different wheels sizes (26″, 27.5″/650b and 29″) in a recent issue and received so many comments they decided to run a more in-depth test of the new sixfifty606 model. Check it out at
http://www.khsbicycles.com/PDF/khs_650b_MBA_test_07012010.pdf

Bike to Work Day

Administrator — Thu, 20 May 2010 16:56:43 +0000

The 2010 edition of Ride to Work Day at KHS Bicycles was a huge success. 91% of our employees rode to work including the owners riding a 20″ folding tandem. Vice-President Wayne D. Gray commuted the furthest, 70 miles each way by using a combination of bicycle and mass-transit. Purchasing Manager Jeff Tice won the title of longest pure bike commute by riding 43 miles each way from southern Orange County.

KHS Bicycles is located in an industrial area of South Los Angeles, so riding to our location may not be a vision of winding roads and fields of sunflowers. Many of our employees rode the Blue Line Metro from there neighborhoods, then rode the last half dozen miles. Energized riders were treated to bagels and cream cheese when arriving at KHS.

Now get to work!

KHS Presents Pro MTB Gravity Tour Race

Administrator — Wed, 05 May 2010 15:56:28 +0000

PRO GRT #2 – Plattekill Bike Park
The KHS Gravity Open at Plattekill Bike Park

Plattekill Bike Park, Roxbury NY

KHS Bicycles presents The 2010 KHS Bicycle Gravity Open DH Race at Plattekill Bike Park, May 20-23, 2010. It will be the second stop of the Pro/Am Gravity Tour in 2010. The Pro Gravity Tour is the USA Cycling National Series for Downhill racing. The KHS Bicycle Gravity Open will feature a UCI Downhill Points Race and will also be used a the Junior World Team Qualifier for the World Champs. The pro leader of the Pro Grt Series will also be automatically qualified to the USAC World Team. This race will also be the Innagural Eastern States Cup Race. Pros will compete for a $1575 Cash Purse. Amateurs will compete for 4 complete KHS Bicycles. The four Complete bikes will go to the fastest Cat 1,2,3 Men and the fastest Amateur Woman. These are all top of the line KHS Bicycles with a total value of over $15,000.

For more info visit http://www.progrt.com/plattekill2010.htm

Urban Soul Gets Sterling Review in UK Mag

Administrator — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 23:46:45 +0000

The Urban Soul looks ready to tackle the cobbles

Looking for a fuss-free budget bike for getting around the city? The Urban Soul from KHS Bicycles could be it – at £299.99 you’ll have to go a long way to find a machine as good for the price. Click here to read more.

Circa 1975 KHS Chivalry-Still on the Road

Administrator — Wed, 17 Feb 2010 17:23:22 +0000

Richard's KHS Bicycles Chivalry still sees about 100 week

Decals have changed a bit over the years

This is the original KHS head tube badge that is found on the 1970's and 1980's KHS bikes

We received an e-mail from a satisfied KHS owner. Richard said he has had his bicycle for at least 25 years (he bought it used) and rides it about 100 miles a week.

The paint and decals still look in great shape. Richard’s bicycle should be good for another 25 years, at least.

Thanks for the photos and testamonial Richard!

sixfifty606–The KHS 650B bike

Administrator — Tue, 01 Sep 2009 17:36:49 +0000

Now KHS has even more soul! The new 2009 KHS Urban Soul as just arrived, and we know this is what your looking for. Great urban vibe at a great price.

KHS’ newest bicycle is also our first 650B wheel size model. The sixfifty606 comes in 4 sizes (S, M, L, XL) to fit mmost everyone. The concept behind using the 650B wheel is really the best of both worlds. The 650B is larger than the standard 26″ MTB wheel for faster speeds, greater inertia, and ease of navigating small and large bumps. The wheel is slightly smaller than the 29″ that has become popular in the past few years. This allows for greater agility over the 29″, plus allows smaller riders to still beagle to use the 650B sze easier.
We feel the 650B could soon become the MTB standard, and the sixfifty606 could be your next bicycle.
For more info about the KHS sixfifty606, click here.

Call your KHS Bicycle Dealer for more details and take a Soul for a test ride.
Click here for more details.