Popular Post jonthelam Posted June 28, 2020 Popular Post Share Posted June 28, 2020 I just upgraded from KS14D to KS16X 2 days ago and I can't stop thinking about riding now. OMG the 16X can go fast. The wide wheel and weight is something to get used to but I was able to ride much longer and felt much more comfortable on the 16X. Bumps that wobbled my 14D was no longer an issue with 16X. I was having so much fun that I didn't want to go home and kept on exploring my neighborhoods in parts I've never been through because I knew I had the speed and range to do so. Its a good mental relief in a way. Anyhow, I thought I'd share my exuberance of this upgrade. I feel so grateful to be able to have this experience on this amazing technology. 8 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stephen Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 😊😊 i remember that feeling and it doesn't go away👍👍 the 16x is a great wheel with some good range which helps when exploring different places , i don't like smaller than 3 inch tyres anymore, it will feel weird when you jump back on the 14d😬 Enjoy your 16x there's more smiles to come 😁😁 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AlaskanAlain Posted June 28, 2020 Share Posted June 28, 2020 Wow, sounds good. I just have a 14s and can't stop riding that. I just did a long off-road ride today on a trail on the edge of a river and flew, almost max speed between trees at times, can't imagine anything better, (other than flying my kit-fox ultralight between trees) I want to get the new 18s with suspension next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthelam Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 On 6/27/2020 at 9:56 PM, stephen said: the 16x is a great wheel with some good range which helps when exploring different places , i don't like smaller than 3 inch tyres anymore, it will feel weird when you jump back on the 14d😬 I don't have the 14D any more as it was a trade up with cash. There's certainly some rough roads that made the 14D feel squirrely and the 16X just flies right through it without the same feeling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthelam Posted June 30, 2020 Author Share Posted June 30, 2020 On 6/28/2020 at 12:03 AM, ass said: Wow, sounds good. I just have a 14s and can't stop riding that. I just did a long off-road ride today on a trail on the edge of a river and flew, almost max speed between trees at times, can't imagine anything better, (other than flying my kit-fox ultralight between trees) I want to get the new 18s with suspension next. I would have loved to keep the 14D but I wanted more range and I kept on riding on the beeps which to me was a sign that I need to get something faster. The 14" wheel is so much more ideal for transit use. I'm not looking forward to taking the 16X on a bus. A train is likely easier. Since the 16X is so much more comfortable and fast, I can pretty much ride it to most places including train stations. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikieSWE Posted June 30, 2020 Share Posted June 30, 2020 On 6/28/2020 at 2:12 AM, jonthelam said: I just upgraded from KS14D to KS16X 2 days ago and I can't stop thinking about riding now. OMG the 16X can go fast. The wide wheel and weight is something to get used to but I was able to ride much longer and felt much more comfortable on the 16X. Bumps that wobbled my 14D was no longer an issue with 16X. I was having so much fun that I didn't want to go home and kept on exploring my neighborhoods in parts I've never been through because I knew I had the speed and range to do so. Its a good mental relief in a way. Anyhow, I thought I'd share my exuberance of this upgrade. I feel so grateful to be able to have this experience on this amazing technology. Pls do not get too cocky!!! I'm 1st wheel 16Xand it did hurt me a bit. Now we are friends forever hands down. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonthelam Posted July 3, 2020 Author Share Posted July 3, 2020 On 6/30/2020 at 8:48 AM, MikieSWE said: Pls do not get too cocky!!! I'm 1st wheel 16Xand it did hurt me a bit. Now we are friends forever hands down. I'm geared up with pads on knees, elbows, wrist and a helmet at all times. I may need a full-face helmet later but the current helmet should suffice. I'm glad I got to practice on my KS14D for a 2 years before jumping onto the 16X which has helped my progression. It's been incremental improvements and I'm still loving the wheel on a daily basis. Finally hitting 30 mph for the first time today! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ir_fuel Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 You are hitting 30mph and you "may" need a full face helmet? FYI the KS16X is not considered a safe 30mph wheel. Not enough margin at those speeds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Howes Feng Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 Cheer. ks-16X has good torque and speed, more funny than 14D. But be careful don't ride too fast. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tazarinho Posted July 3, 2020 Share Posted July 3, 2020 2 hours ago, ir_fuel said: FYI the KS16X is not considered a safe 30mph wheel. Not enough margin at those speeds. Agreed! Though it might depend on your weight. But it's an extremely enjoyable wheel nonetheless. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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