BMX Bikes brand names

KHS Bicycles, Inc. of l . a ., California is the fashion designer and U.S. distributor of KHS Bicycles, Manhattan Cruisers and Free Agent BMX Bicycles. KHS signifies Knowledge, Health, and Strength. Launched in 1974 by Wen Hsieh, the KHS bike brand name is part of the KHS Co. Ltd., which manufactures bikes, motorbikes and musical instruments in wholly owned industrial facilities located in Taiwan. KHS, Inc. was founded and it is situated in Southern California. More than 67 different types of KHS, 26 different types of totally free Agent BMX Bicycles and 16 models of Manhattan Cruisers offer the requirements of recreational including enthusiast cyclists in over 33 nations throughout the world.

History[edit]

KHS Co. Ltd. Was created in 1953 as part of the KHS Group, independently held by the Hsieh Family. The initial item made by KHS had been motorcycles under Yamaha permit. In 1974, the KHS bicycle unit was founded with technical cooperation from Sukosha of Japan. In 1987, the KHS Co. and Yamaha of Japan established a joint endeavor procedure being boost manufacturing capability and explore new markets all over the world. Consequently, motorcycles are now actually shipped to Greece, Portugal, Italy, India and Japan. United Engineering Corp. was created in 1988. Previously referred to as KHS Bicycle Factory, United Engineering Corp. now manufactures KHS bikes, plus bicycles for other companies across the world.

Patents, honors and accomplishments[edit]

• KHS was the initial Taiwan-made road bike to enter U.S. market with Reynolds 531 tubing. Bicycling Magazine tested this design in 1979 and ranked it as effective as a similar, French-made Motobecane design.
• KHS awarded the “Sears lover in Progress” honor in 1986
• KHS continues to be the only brand to possess a finalist in Mountain Biking Magazine's “Bike of the season” award each year considering that the creation of the award in 1992
• KHS Comp was granted the “Bike of the season” prize by Mountain Biking mag in 1994 and 2001
• Bicycling mag awards the 1997 KHS Fleetwood its “Editor’s possibility Award” for most readily useful bike during the 1996 Interbike Overseas Bicycle tv show
• In March 1998, the KHS FXT Sport is ranked “Best Value” full suspension cycle under $1000 by hill bicycle Action mag
• KHS introduces suspension system seatposts and semi-slick tires on its 1998 hill bike range, the full year ahead of all other brands
• KHS may be the first to introduce popularly priced Soft Tails towards the marketplace during 1999 providing complex Tail and Full Suspension buyers a alternative that includes the very best of both designs
• Preferred Bicycle & components Distributor in U.S. voted by U.S. bicycle dealers in 2002
• Customers process Best purchase for Urban Xpress bicycle in July 2006 issue
• Bicycling Magazine’s “Editor’s possibility” the 2006 XC604
• KHS presents one of the first significant manufacturing 650b wheel dimensions mountain bicycle designs this year
• Delta Linear, U.S. patent 5, 842, 712 granted on 12/1/98. KHS created its Delta Linear Downtube being decrease body weight also to increase energy, rigidity and long term durability of their structures. The teardrop-shaped Delta Linear pipe is drawn to a circular shape at the end bracket in order to lower flex under intense pedaling and ovalized regarding the straight axis during the headtube to be able to increase frame rigidity by over 30% over old-fashioned round pipes.
• Adjustable chair tower, patent pending. Found on the KHS LT3 framework, this chair pipe Tower may be turned via a cam to change the efficient seat tube angle for the frame by four levels. Perfect for downhill bikers contending or driving in carried terrain.
• Brake Booster influence converter, U.S. patent 5, 660, 082 released August 26, 1997. This original converter allows use of road bike braking system levers with linear pull, “V” brakes. Available on all KHS roadway tandems.

KHS & TOTALLY FREE AGENT Racing[edit]

KHS Bicycles and its particular BMX brand name totally free Agent have traditionally records of rushing victories, including many nationwide and globe championships. Here's a short set of a few of the brands' top racing victories, sponsored bikers and sponsored teams.

Sponsored racers:

• Dave Cullinan: World Champion Downhill and Dual Slalom medal winner
• “Insane Wayne” Croasdale: Mammoth hill kamikaze down mountain champ
• Andrew Shandro: Canadian Downhill winner
• Katrina Miller: UCI Dual Slalom champion, Australian Downhill winner
• Melissa Buhl: UCI World Downhill winner, U.S. National 4X winner
• Logan Bingnelli: DH Pro
• Maris Strombergs: 2008 Olympic Gold Medal, 2008 UCI World Champion, 2012 Olympic Gold Medal
• Kyle Bennett: 3-time UCI World Champion, Multi-time ABA and NBL National Champion
• Dale Holmes: 2-time UCI World Champion, Multi-time British Nationwide Champion
• Connor Areas: 2009 NBL National Champion, ABA National Age Group Champion
• Cristian Becerine: 9-time Argentine Nationwide Champion
• Romero Marino: 4-time Junior World Champion
• Mariana Pajon : 2009 UCI World Champion, Multi-time Colombian National Champion
• Nicole Callisto: 2005 Junior World Champion