Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,699
    $1,699
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    FoldingFolding
    SteelSteel
    Fork
    SteelSteel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    20″20″
    Brakes
    RimRim
    Groupset
    105, microSHIFT105, microSHIFT
    Drivetrain
    3 × 93 × 9
    Brand Site

    khsbicycles.com

    khsbicycles.com

    Summary
    The KHS AMERICANO and KHS AMERICANO (T20) are both 20″ steel frame folding bikes with upper mid-range components and rim brakes.
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    Gear Range

    A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

    Lowest gear

    (climbing)

    28 mph

    AMERICANO

    28 mph

    AMERICANO (T20)

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Folding, 4130 CrMo Tubing w/Carrier Bosses

    ColorMetallic Gray

    Folding, 4130 CrMo Tubing w/Carrier Bosses

    ColorMetallic Gray

    Fork

    Full CrMo Unicrown, w/Fender Bosses

    Full CrMo Unicrown, w/Fender Bosses

    Bottom Bracket

    ISIS Cartritge Bearing

    ISIS Cartritge Bearing

    Headset

    Alloy Threaded 1 1/8"

    Alloy Threaded 1 1/8"

    Stem

    Captain: Threadless 3D Forged, 10D, 25.4; Stoker: Alloy, 35 Degree Adjustable

    Captain: Threadless 3D Forged, 10D, 25.4; Stoker: Alloy, 35 Degree Adjustable

    Handlebar

    F: Alloy Riser; R: Alloy Riser

    F: Alloy Riser; R: Alloy Riser

    Saddle

    KHS Sport

    KHS Sport

    Seatpost

    Alloy 2-bolt FT, Alloy Suspension RR

    Alloy 2-bolt FT, Alloy Suspension RR

    Pedals

    VP VPE-527 Alloy Platform w/DU Bearing

    VP VPE-527 Alloy Platform w/DU Bearing

    Grips

    Velo Ergo Triple Density

    Velo Ergo Triple Density

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano 105 RD-R5701

    Shimano 105 RD-R5701

    Front Derailleur

    MicroShift FD-R539 Braze-On

    MicroShift FD-R539 Braze-On

    Crank

    Drive Line 3-pc Alloy Forged, 52/42/30

    Drive Line 3-pc Alloy Forged, 52/42/30

    Shifters

    Shimano Sora Trigger

    Shimano Sora Trigger

    Cassette

    SRAM PG-950, 11-28T, 9-Speed

    SRAM PG-950, 11-28T, 9-Speed

    Chain

    KMC Z9

    KMC Z9

    Brakes

    Tektro Linear Pull

    Tektro Linear Pull

    Brake Levers

    Tektro BL-39B Linear Pull w/Bell

    Tektro BL-39B Linear Pull w/Bell

    Wheels
    Rims

    Weinmann SP-17, 20"x32H, Double Wall w/CNC Sidewall

    Weinmann SP-17, 20"x32H, Double Wall w/CNC Sidewall

    Spokes

    14G Stainless, 32x32

    14G Stainless, 32x32

    Tires

    Maxxis Gypsy M2015, 20x1.5 w/Silkworm

    Maxxis Gypsy M2015, 20x1.5 w/Silkworm

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