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    MSRP
    $289$549
    Where to Buy
    $1

    At

    $549

    At Trek

    Category
    General YouthGeneral Youth
    Weight
    21.1 lbs
    2.4
    SteelAluminum
    Fork
    Aluminum
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    Wheel Size
    20″24″
    Brakes
    CoasterRim
    Groupset
    microSHIFT Acolyte
    Drivetrain
    Single-speed1 × 8
    Brand Site

    khsbicycles.com

    trekbikes.com

    Summary
    The KHS HOT ROD is a 20″ steel frame general youth bike with coaster 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)

    15 mph

    2017 HOT ROD

    18 mph

    2024 Wahoo 24 Path

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Steel Cantilever

    ColorsRed; Black; Orange

    Alpha Silver Aluminum, 24''

    ColorsRed; Black; Orange

    Fork

    Retro Springer Suspension

    Wahoo 24'' alloy, V-brake bosses, ThruSkew 5mm QR

    Bottom Bracket

    Ball Bearing

    Sealed cartridge, 68mm

    Headset

    Threaded 1"

    Integrated, sealed cartridge bearings

    Stem

    Quill

    Bontrager Comp, 31.8mm, Blendr compatible, 7 degree, 50mm length

    Handlebar

    Chrome Plated Steel, Ape Hanger

    Bontrager alloy, 31.8mm, 15mm rise, 580mm width

    Saddle

    Old School Banana Seat

    Kids' padded, integrated seatpost, Blendr light mount, 31.6x270mm

    Seatpost

    Chrome Plated Steel

    Pedals

    Old School Rubber Black

    Kids' Satellite, 9/16 thread

    Grips

    Old School

    Size: 24" wheel, Kids' grip, 108mm width, lock-on; Size: 24" wheel, Kids' grip, 110mm width; Size: 24" wheel, Kids' grip, 108mm width

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    microSHIFT Acolyte M5180S, 34-38T max cog

    Crank

    1-piece Steel Chrome Plated, 44T

    Alloy, 28T steel ring, chainguard, 127mm length

    Shifters

    microSHIFT Acolyte SL-M6285, 8 speed

    Cassette

    18T

    microSHIFT Acolyte H083, 11-38, 8 speed

    Chain

    KMC Z50

    KMC Z8

    Brakes

    Coaster Rear

    Alloy linear-pull

    Brake Levers

    N/A

    Kids' alloy brake lever, black

    Wheels
    Rims

    CP Steel

    Alloy 24'', 28h

    Spokes

    14G

    Front Hub

    Formula alloy, 100mm ThruSkew

    Rear Hub

    Formula FM32 alloy, 135x5mm

    Tires

    Black wall, 20x1.75 FT, 20x2.125 RR

    Bontrager Connection Comp, wire bead, 30 tpi, 24x2.00''

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