Photos from October 2020
KHS SIXFIFTY 800 Hybrid
This is the bike I choose when I just want to ride
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KHS SIXFIFTY 800 Carbon Frame
Introduction
A lot of thought and research went into this build to put together a bike that is an everyday goto bike. Starting point was my favorite riding bike, the Nishiki Anasazi - https://mtbnwpa.com/sNS, Geometry needed to be as close as possible to the Anasazi and wanted to go with a carbon frame. Over on Random Bike Parts website, I found a KHS SIXFIFTY 800 frame. All sizes were available. So out came the tape measure and did a comparison between the KHS and the Nishiki frame dimensions. I found the KHS medium frame was the closest match. However the KHS overall stack height was closer with the large frame. Overall stack height was the factor in deciding on the large frame..
To get the correct overall stack height, the fork had to have a >495mm axle to crown dimension. Fork options were few. On one side are inexpensive chinese forks <$100 and on the other end, top manufacturers that cost >$500. Nothing in between. So I gambled on the <$100 fork.
The KHS SIXFIFTY 800 and Nishiki Anasazi frame are both mountain bike geometry. The KHS frame is listed as a 27.5 frame and the Nishiki a 700c. Difference between the 2 frames is the chainstay length and axle to seatpost tube length. The KHS has a shorter chainstay than the Nishiki. In researching tire diameters, the 700c x 38c tires I want to run are only +3mm larger OD than the 27.5 x 2.2 tires that came on the KHS mountain bike. The KHS frame should be able to handle up to 700c x 44c (29 x 1.75) or 27.5 x 2.3 tires.
The KHS frame uses a direct mount, bottom pull, e-type front derailleur. This means the largest chainring that can be used on a 2x setup is a 38t outer chainring and 28t inner. The only limit I have found thus far with a 38t chainring is limited speed on the downhills. Climbing is its strength.
From KHS Archives https://url2go.com/W17
Specifications
WEIGHT
18lb
SIZE
L (19")
COLOR
Matte Black/Matte Gray
FRAME
KHS 650B Full MSD Carbon Monocoque, 1-1/8-1.5 Taper, Disc (new old stock)
FORK
Whisky No.9 15mm Mountain Fork | Whisky Parts Co (483mm axle to crown)
CROWN RACE
FSA 1.5" Steel ZS
CRANKSET
Shimano XTR FC-M9020-2 11-speed, Hollowtech II
CHAINRINGS
Shimano XT FC-M9020 38T (Y1PV98060) /28T (Y1PV28000)
BOTTOM BRACKET
Wheels Manufacturing Press Fit 30 to Outboard Bottom Bracket with ABEC 3 Bearings / PF30-OUT-1
PEDALS
Crank Brothers Stamp 7, Black, Small
FRONT DERAILLEUR
Shimano XT FD-M8025-E TOP SWING Front Derailleur (E-type Mount) 2x11-speed
REAR DERAILLEUR
Shimano XT RD-M8000-GS 11SP Rear Derailleur (short cage)
DERAILLEUR HANGER
KHS Replacement Derailleur Hanger #3010 (Left and Right 99% sure this is it)
SHIFTERS
Shimano XT SL-M8000 I-Spec II
SHIFT CABLES
Shimano MTB OPTISLICK
CASSETTE
SunRace CSMS8 11 Speed, 11-36T, 360g, Silver (11-12-13-15-17-19-21-24-28-32-36)
CHAIN
SRAM PC-Red 22
WHEELSET
Rims: DT Swiss XR 361, 700c
Hubs: BHS / Bitex MTR12 Rear Disc Hub (MTB270) (rear), Bitex MTF10/12 Front Disc Hub (MTB180) (front)
Setup: 100mm QR front, 135mm QR rear (with the option of 100 thru axle front, 142mm thru axle rear), includes spacer for mountain bike cassette
Weight: 1592g
TIRES
Panaracer GravelKing SK 700x43c TLC
ROTORS
SRAM Centerline Rounded F/R 160mm front (110g)
TUBELESS
Stans 35mm Presta Universal Valve Stem (40 psi rear / 30 psi front) calculations
Tubeless setup with 1” Gorilla tape (3 layers), Stans sealant
WHEELSET (alternate)
Rims: Nukeproof Neutron V2 (front/rear), 29"
Hubs: Nukeproof Neutron V2
Setup: 100mm QR front, 135mm QR rear (with the option of 100 thru axle front, 142mm thru axle rear)
Weight: 1992g
TIRES (alternate)
Schwalbe Thunder Burt Evo Super Ground, 27.5 x 2.1
ROTORS (alternate)
Clarks CFR-13FA Floating Disc (110g)
TUBELESS (alternate)
Nukeproof factory stems and tape (27 psi rear / 21 psi front) calculations
BRAKESET
Shimano SLX M7000 Disc
BRAKE PADS
Shimano J04C Metal
BRAKE LEVERS
Shimano SLX BL-M7000
HEADSET
FSA Orbit C-40-CF-ACB, N.42CF, 1-1/8"~1.5" Integrated Carbon Cap
HANDLEBAR
FSA K-Force Carbon 700mm
HANDLEBAR ENDS
SQLab Innerbarends® 411 Black/Black
STEM
FSA Stem Omega 60MM +/-6D 31.8 Black
GRIPS
Ergon GA3 Grips, Black
SADDLE
Chromag Trailmaster LTD, Black
SEATPOST
Prime Primavera Inline Carbon, 27.2mm x 350mm, 185g, 0mm Setback (required for fitment)
SEATPOST CLAMP
Wolf Tooth, Black, 31.8
Cockpit
- Handlebar: FSA K-Force Carbon 700mm
- Grips: Ergon GS1-L
- Inner Bar Extensions: Sqlab 411
- Phone Holder: F3 Cycling FormMount Phone Premium Magnetic Mount
- Shifters: Shimano XT SL-M8000 I-Spec II
- Brake Levers: Shimano SLX BL-M7000
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