Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Acera, microSHIFT -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Rim
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Reynolds 520 DB CrMo Tubing w/curved seatstays and carrier bosses
Suspension Fork
Full CrMo unicrown, low-rider and fender bosses
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Front Derailleur
MicroShift FD-R439
Shift Levers
MicroShift TS73, 3X9 Triggers
Cassette
Shimano CS-HG20, 11-34T, 9-speed
Crank
Truvativ Isoflow Road 3.0, 52/42/30T
Bottom Bracket
Truvativ Power Spline cartridge bearing
Chain
KMC Z99
Pedals
KHS trekking, alloy body w/alloy cage
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula, Alloy QR
Rear Hub
Formula, Alloy QR, Cassette
Rims
Weinmann X Star 18, 700x32H, Alloy Doublewall
Spokes
14G Black 32X32
Tires
Kenda Kwest, 700x35c w/K-shield
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 855AL, Alloy Linear Pull, Long Reach
Brake Levers
Alloy forged trekking
Cockpit
Stem
KHS Alloy Quill, 25D, 4-bolt
Handlebar
Alloy, 30mm Rise, 600mm, 10 Degree
Grips
Dual density
Headset
1-1/8" Threaded
Seat
Saddle
KHS Ultra Comfort, Soft Shell
Seatpost
Alloy micro-adjust , 25.4X350mm
Model Overview
URBAN XPRESS (Ladies) belongs to the Khs Urban model. KHS released 81 bikes variations of this model so far. You can easily view all of the Khs Urban bikes models from 2013, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the KHS URBAN SOUL 2013 has a starting price of 439$. KHS URBAN XTREME 2013 on the other hand is the most expensive at 769$.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Commuter bikes average price
According to our calculations, the average cost of a Commuter bike that is reliable is 762$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Commuter bike. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 609$. If we compare this with the average Commuter bike cost we notice that the price is 25.12% smaller.
URBAN XPRESS (Ladies) components
Fork material
The fork on this bike is made out of steel, so, it can add some extra weight to your bike. However, steel is a pretty tough and durable material.
Wheels
As for the wheels, KHS URBAN XPRESS (Ladies) 2013, has a 700c aluminum model. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
For your safety, it is important to have quality breaks on your bike. KHS URBAN XPRESS (Ladies) has Rim brakes installed. Rim brakes are cheaper than hydraulic brakes, and also easier to maintain. However, you could spend a little extra and get a bike that has hydraulic brakes.
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.