Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Aluminum -
Wheels 27.5" -
Travel Front 120mm -
Travel Rear 120mm -
Fork RockShox Recon Gold RL
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Groupset XT, SLX -
Suspension Full -
Drivetrain 2 × 10 -
Brakes Hydraulic Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
650B 120mm, Alloy 6061 w/Custom Formed Dbl.Butted TT & DT, 1.5 Taper, 12 x 142 Rear Axle , w/Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Suspension Fork
Rock Shox Recon Gold RL, 120mm, 1-1/8-1.5 Tapered Alloy Steerer, External rebound, Low Speed Compression to ‘Lock’, 15mm Thru-Axle
Rear Shock
RockShox Monarch RL, Solo Air , Rebound adj. w/Lock Out
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT, RDM786, Shadow Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano SLX FDM675, Direct Mount
Shift Levers
Shimano SLX SLM670 w/I-Spec
Cassette
Shimano HG5010 11-36T, 10-speed
Crank
Shimano FCM627, 2-pc, 38/24, S: 170, M-XL: 175
Bottom Bracket
Shimano PF92P
Chain
KMC X10 w/Missing Link
Pedals
N/A
Wheels
Rims
WTB STP-I19 TCS, Disc, Double Wall, 28H, Tubeless Ready
Spokes
14G Black w/Alloy Nipples, 28X28
Tires
Maxxis Ardent 27.5 x 2.25, Folding, Tubeless Ready
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M506 Hydraulic Disc, 180/160mm Rotors
Brake Levers
Shimano New M506, Servo Wave
Cockpit
Stem
Kore XCD, Alloy 3D Forged, Threadless 4-bolt, 31.8, S-M: 80mm, L-XL: 90mm
Handlebar
Kore XCD 1 r, 710x15mm, 31.8mm
Headset
FSA Orbit 1.5E, Zero Stack, 1 1/8”~1.5
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Sport
Seatpost
Q2 Alloy, 30.9x350mm
Model Overview
SixFifty 3500 is a Khs Sixfifty model. There are 72 bikes that carry this model name. You can easily view all of the Khs Sixfifty bikes models from 2016, here.
Model range prices
The most economical model, the KHS SixFifty 200 2016 has a starting price of 509$. KHS SixFifty 6700 2016 on the other hand is the most expensive at 5929$.
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.
Trail bikes average price
Our math shows that the average cost of a dependable Trail bike is 2762$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Trail bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Furthermore, if we have a quick look at this model’s cost, we can see that at its release date the price was 2699$. Doing a quick comparison, we notice that SixFifty 3500 price is 2.33% lower than the average cost of a Trail bike.
Overview of components
Fork
The SixFifty 3500 comes factory-installed with the RockShox Recon Gold RL fork. This has a travel range of 120mm. Bike forks are good shock absorbers and provide a smooth ride and a great experience. To sum it all, when buying a bike, ensure that you look for a fork capable of decent travel.
Fork material
The fork is made out of aluminum, which is a lighter material. However, it is not as tough, nor durable as steel is.
Rear Shock
The shock that’s installed on this bike is RockShox Monarch RL, with a travel distance of 120mm. Bike rear shocks increase the riding comfort, and also give you more control over technical trails. In short, a full-suspension bike will give you the smoothest ride possible.
Wheels
When it comes to wheels, the SixFifty 3500 bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, the 27.5″ wheels are less forgiving than the 29″ wheels.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The SixFifty 3500 comes with Hydraulic Disc brakes. Hydraulic disc brakes provide amazing stopping power, no matter what the terrain. To sum up, these are ideal for anyone.
Sizes
This bike has one size only, so it might not fit you. In conclusion, make sure it fits you, or look for another model.