Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Altus, Tourney -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 8 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
4130 Dbl Butted CrMo Tubing and Carrier Bosses, Forged Disc Mount
Suspension Fork
Hi-Tensile Unicrown, Disc, Post mount, Straight Blade
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus M310
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-TY710, 28.6mm
Shift Levers
MicroShift TS39, 3x8 Triggers
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG31-8, 11-34T, 8-Speed
Crank
Shimano FC-TY301, 48/38/28T, 170mm
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge Bearing
Chain
KMC Z8.3
Pedals
Wellgo Platform w/Non-slip Tread, DU Bearings
Wheels
Rims
Weinmann U26 Disc, 700x32H, Doublewall
Spokes
14G Stainless Black, 32x32
Tires
Kenda Keen, 700x35 w/K-Shield
Brakes
Brakes
Bengal Cable Disc, MB606, 160mm Wave12 Rotors, w/ABS System
Brake Levers
Promax Alloy Linear Pull Trekking, 3 Finger
Cockpit
Stem
Alloy Threadless, 25D, 4-bolt, S-M:90mm, L:105mm, XL-XXL:120mm, Ladies: S-M:90mm
Handlebar
Alloy Trekking, 630mm, 31.8mm
Grips
Q2 Ergo Lock-On, Dual Density
Headset
Threadless 1-1/8, Zero Stack
Seat
Saddle
KHS Ultra Comfort, Soft Shell
Seatpost
Alloy Micro-adjust, 27.2x350mm
About this model
URBAN XCAPE DISC is a Khs Urban model. KHS launched 81 bikes of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Khs Urban bikes models from 2020, here.
Model range prices
KHS URBAN SOUL 2020 is the most affordable bike of this model and has a price of 349$. On the other hand, KHS URBAN XPRESS DISC 2020, is the most expensive and costs 729$.
Safety
Your safety is a top priority so always wear a helmet when you ride your bike. Moreover, wear the right clothing. You want to be visible to other drivers, so avoid wearing dark clothing.
Average price for Commuter bikes
If you want an acceptable Commuter bike you should know that the average price is 762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Commuter bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
At the moment of the release date, KHS URBAN XCAPE DISC price was 549$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that URBAN XCAPE DISC price is 38.8% lower than the average cost of a Commuter bike.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels size
As for the wheels, KHS URBAN XCAPE DISC 2020, has a 700c aluminum model. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The URBAN XCAPE DISC comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.