Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 20" -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain Single Speed -
Brakes Coaster
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Steel Cantilever
Suspension Fork
Retro Springer Suspension
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
N/A
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
18T
Crank
1-piece Steel Chrome Plated, 44T
Bottom Bracket
Ball Bearing
Chain
KMC Z410
Pedals
Old School Rubber Black
Wheels
Front Hub
Steel
Rear Hub
Steel Coaster
Rims
CP Steel
Spokes
14G
Tires
Kenda 20x2.125 Blackwall
Brakes
Brakes
Coaster Rear
Brake Levers
N/A
Cockpit
Stem
Steel Quill
Handlebar
Chrome Plated Steel, Ape Hanger
Headset
Threaded 1"
Seat
Saddle
Old School Banana
Seatpost
Chrome Plated Steel
About this model
HOT ROD is part of the Khs Hot model. KHS released 7 bikes variations of this model so far.
Safety
Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.
Average price for Youth bikes
If you want an acceptable Youth bike you should know that the average price is 278$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Youth bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 329$. If we compare this with the average Youth bike cost we notice that the price is 18.35% higher.
HOT ROD components
Wheels
The wheels on HOT ROD are the 20″ aluminum type. This wheel size is used on bike models like BMX, children, or folding bikes. In conclusion, you can use them better on-road, and less on technical terrain.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. KHS HOT ROD is equipped with Coaster brakes. These brakes are pretty efficient, and they’re not so pricey. However, they have flaws, especially if the chain falls off.
Sizes
KHS HOT ROD 2014 is available in one size only. In conclusion, double-check its size to make sure it’s a good fit for you.