Comments on: KHS F-20r Review http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/ Commute, Road or MTB. It's all good! Thu, 24 Jul 2008 05:36:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.3.1 By: rob pace http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-33177 rob pace Sat, 05 Jul 2008 05:09:33 +0000 http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-33177 The only folder that I have seen that rivals Bike Friday, but at a third of the cost. I like it. There are so many awesome bikes to choose from out there, and I am in search of a fun commuter and errand runner for around town. There is a lot of junk out there too. Anyway, I'm going from 25 year old boutique hand built steel to Chinese/Taiwan this time around because I can't afford the boutique steel anymore. Searching hard for my next ride, and I'm glad I saw this to ponder. Also looking at a Trek 520. Thanks for the review. Do you know if the chain rings can be swapped out? I've never been a fan of the black -- they get scrapped and just end up looking dirty. The only folder that I have seen that rivals Bike Friday, but at a third of the cost. I like it. There are so many awesome bikes to choose from out there, and I am in search of a fun commuter and errand runner for around town. There is a lot of junk out there too. Anyway, I’m going from 25 year old boutique hand built steel to Chinese/Taiwan this time around because I can’t afford the boutique steel anymore. Searching hard for my next ride, and I’m glad I saw this to ponder. Also looking at a Trek 520. Thanks for the review. Do you know if the chain rings can be swapped out? I’ve never been a fan of the black — they get scrapped and just end up looking dirty.

]]> By: Yon http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-33169 Yon Mon, 16 Jun 2008 09:38:20 +0000 http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-33169 Thanks, Moe. Will probably buy one next time when i go to Taiwan. Thanks, Moe. Will probably buy one next time when i go to Taiwan.

]]> By: Moe http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-33168 Moe Sun, 15 Jun 2008 18:24:15 +0000 http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-33168 Roques, sorry for the late reply. Then handlepost is remove via a quick release, just like the seatpost. Simply unlatch and pull the handlepost and you are ready to go! Yon: 1.The approximate dimensions are: 28"X28" with the saddle all the way inside. 2. I use seatpost rear rack, I wouldn't recommend a standard rack 3. The stock pedals were not foldable I do have to note that KHS no longer carries this bike, the low demand for high end folding bikes didn't justify them bringing them over from Taiwan. However, hopefully the will be bringing the F20-T model which is very similar to the F20-R but the T comes with flat bars instead of bull horns. Roques, sorry for the late reply. Then handlepost is remove via a quick release, just like the seatpost. Simply unlatch and pull the handlepost and you are ready to go!

Yon:
1.The approximate dimensions are: 28″X28″ with the saddle all the way inside.
2. I use seatpost rear rack, I wouldn’t recommend a standard rack
3. The stock pedals were not foldable

I do have to note that KHS no longer carries this bike, the low demand for high end folding bikes didn’t justify them bringing them over from Taiwan. However, hopefully the will be bringing the F20-T model which is very similar to the F20-R but the T comes with flat bars instead of bull horns.

]]> By: yon http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-33167 yon Sun, 15 Jun 2008 11:53:57 +0000 http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-33167 Hi thanks for the great review. I wonder if you can help me out with the following questions: 1. What's the dimension after folding "completely"? 2. Is it possible to put a rack given its rear suspension system? 3. Are the pedals foldable? Many thanks Hi thanks for the great review. I wonder if you can help me out with the following questions:
1. What’s the dimension after folding “completely”?
2. Is it possible to put a rack given its rear suspension system?
3. Are the pedals foldable?

Many thanks

]]> By: roques http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-32994 roques Sun, 25 May 2008 23:52:53 +0000 http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-32994 Hello, I'm very intersted by the KHS F20R, and I would like to know if a tool is necessary to remove the handlepost. What is the system to remove the handlepost ? Thank you for advance for your answer. Hello,
I’m very intersted by the KHS F20R, and I would like to know if a tool is necessary to remove the handlepost. What is the system to remove the handlepost ?
Thank you for advance for your answer.

]]> By: Long commute and a close call | Bike Commuters http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-30880 Long commute and a close call | Bike Commuters Sat, 22 Mar 2008 01:30:10 +0000 http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-30880 [...] that my commute was 32 miles round trip. Since the Kona Smoke 2-9 had to be returned, I picked my KHS F20-R to be my weapon of choice for my long [...] […] that my commute was 32 miles round trip. Since the Kona Smoke 2-9 had to be returned, I picked my KHS F20-R to be my weapon of choice for my long […]

]]> By: Terri http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-23170 Terri Wed, 16 May 2007 20:08:41 +0000 http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-23170 I ride a Citizen folding bike to work 3x a week and it's fantastic. Granted, my ride is only 8 miles each way, but I'm happy with it. I ride a Citizen folding bike to work 3x a week and it’s fantastic. Granted, my ride is only 8 miles each way, but I’m happy with it.

]]> By: The Bike Geek - Commute, Road or MTB. It’s all good! » 2007 City of Angels ride update http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-22757 The Bike Geek - Commute, Road or MTB. It’s all good! » 2007 City of Angels ride update Tue, 01 May 2007 17:24:10 +0000 http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-22757 [...] KHS F-20r Review Meta [...] […] KHS F-20r Review Meta […]

]]> By: henryh http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-22628 henryh Wed, 25 Apr 2007 19:32:31 +0000 http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-22628 Sorry for the late reply here... didn't notice any comments until now. You really have to weigh your riding style when deciding whether you should get a folding bike. When I bike/car commuted, I didn't want to commit to riding 20 miles round trip each day. The folding bike gives me the flexibility to keep the bike in the trunk of my car. On the days I want shorter rides, I drive half way, open my trunk, take the bike out, unfold it, and ride. I don't have to worry about the bike rack or taking the bike out of the garage in the morning and loading it on the bike rack. In addition, I have the freedom to take it on the bus (if the bike rack is full, it's allowed in Los Angeles County) or accept a ride from a co-worker :) The down side for you is definitely the distance. 35 miles one way is a bit long to ride a smaller wheel because you can't maintain as good of a momentum on them. However, I want to emphasize that KHS folding bikes can handle the distance; we had a world cycle tourist who toured around Taiwan on a fully loaded F-20W (a prototype touring bike that is based on the similar frame as F-20R) without a hitch. So what does this mean? If you want to maintain 18-19mph on your 35 mile commute, it maybe difficult on this bike. However, if speed is not too big of a factor, then F-20R can give you additional multi-modal flexibility without the hassle of dealing with the bike racks. Hope that helps. Sorry for the late reply here… didn’t notice any comments until now.

You really have to weigh your riding style when deciding whether you should get a folding bike.

When I bike/car commuted, I didn’t want to commit to riding 20 miles round trip each day. The folding bike gives me the flexibility to keep the bike in the trunk of my car. On the days I want shorter rides, I drive half way, open my trunk, take the bike out, unfold it, and ride. I don’t have to worry about the bike rack or taking the bike out of the garage in the morning and loading it on the bike rack. In addition, I have the freedom to take it on the bus (if the bike rack is full, it’s allowed in Los Angeles County) or accept a ride from a co-worker :)

The down side for you is definitely the distance. 35 miles one way is a bit long to ride a smaller wheel because you can’t maintain as good of a momentum on them. However, I want to emphasize that KHS folding bikes can handle the distance; we had a world cycle tourist who toured around Taiwan on a fully loaded F-20W (a prototype touring bike that is based on the similar frame as F-20R) without a hitch.

So what does this mean?
If you want to maintain 18-19mph on your 35 mile commute, it maybe difficult on this bike. However, if speed is not too big of a factor, then F-20R can give you additional multi-modal flexibility without the hassle of dealing with the bike racks.

Hope that helps.

]]> By: Administrator http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-19601 Administrator Sat, 31 Mar 2007 03:28:37 +0000 http://www.thebikegeek.com/2007/03/13/khs-f-20r-review/#comment-19601 I've ridden the bike 30 miles round trip. The bike is not as comfortable as as Hybrid, but it is more comfortable than a road bike. The main benefit of this bike is portability, I would go for an Urban Xtreme for a commute like yours. I’ve ridden the bike 30 miles round trip. The bike is not as comfortable as as Hybrid, but it is more comfortable than a road bike. The main benefit of this bike is portability, I would go for an Urban Xtreme for a commute like yours.

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