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2013 KHS Flite 223 Ladies

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Model year: 2013
Category: Road
Sizes: XS, S
Colors: Infinite Black
In this record: 17 specifications · archived image

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2013 archived details

Published colors: Infinite Black
Frame: Chromoly

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Original buildChromoly

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Published sizes and colors

2 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

XSS

Published colors

Infinite Black

Frameset

Frame Material	Chromoly
Fork	Hi-Tensile Steel

Drivetrain

Shifters	Shimano 2303
Front Derailleur	Shimano 2303
Rear Derailleur	Shimano 2300
Crankset	Shimano 2300 52/42/30t
Bottom Bracket	Sealed Cartridge
Cassette	Shimano 12x25t
Rear Cogs	3x8 Speeds
Chain	KMC Z8

Brakes

Brakes	Alloy Road Caliper

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1 1/8" Threadless
Handlebar	Alloy Road
Stem	Alloy
Saddle	KHS Road
Seatpost	Alloy Micro Adjust

Wheels & Tires

Front Tire	Kenda Kontender 700x26

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

All published sizes52/42/30T · 12–25T

Lowest1.20:1 Highest4.33:1 Total range361%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Gears Drivetrain

Front teeth Smallest rear teeth Largest rear teeth

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Rear tire

Rear tire marking

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Rim diameter (BSD, mm) Tire width (mm)

For 32-622, width is 32 mm and rim diameter is 622 mm. Use the rear tire on mixed-wheel bikes. Leave both fields empty to compare ratios only.

Cadence (RPM) Speed units

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Gearing comparison
Measure	Original	Your setup
Lowest ratio	—	—
Highest ratio	—	—
Total range	—	—
Lowest-gear speed	—	—
Highest-gear speed	—	—

Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications

Chain · Original

KMC Z8

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SRAM PC-830 Chain One Color, 8 Speed

Replacement option

Competitive Cyclist ↗$11.00

Front tire · Original

Kenda Kontender 700x26

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Pirelli P7 Sport Clincher Tire Black, 700x26

700x26c

Replacement option

Competitive Cyclist ↗$47.12

Cassette · Original

Shimano 12x25t

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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.

Front tire: Kenda Kontender 700x26
Bottom bracket / shell: Sealed Cartridge

Equipment inspection checks 8 checks based on 4 archived component groups Open equipment checksClose equipment checks

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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: Chromoly · Fork: Hi-Tensile Steel

Check paint damage, vent holes and accessible internal surfaces for corrosion. Look for dents, bent tubes and cracking around welded or brazed joints.
Inspect the fork crown, blades, dropouts and visible steerer area. Check that it is straight, securely installed and free of cracks or impact damage.

Drivetrain

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Archived: Shifters: Shimano 2303 · Front derailleur: Shimano 2303 · Rear derailleur: Shimano 2300 · Crankset: Shimano 2300 52/42/30t · Bottom bracket: Sealed Cartridge · Cassette: Shimano 12x25t · Rear cogs: 3x8 Speeds · Chain: KMC Z8

Shift through every available gear under light load. Hesitation, skipping or inconsistent indexing can reflect wear, damage, poor adjustment or mismatched replacement parts.
Measure chain wear with a compatible gauge and inspect chainring, cassette or freewheel teeth. A new chain does not rule out wear in the remaining drivetrain.
Turn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Inspect crank arms, chainring bolts and pedal threads for looseness or damage.

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Alloy Road Caliper

Inspect pads, cables and housings, then examine both rim braking surfaces for concavity, cracking or heavy wear. Confirm each caliper returns and centers correctly.

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" Threadless · Handlebar: Alloy Road · Stem: Alloy · Seatpost: Alloy Micro Adjust · Saddle: KHS Road

Apply the front brake and rock the bike to check for headset play or notchiness. Inspect the stem, handlebar and clamp zones, then confirm every fastener and control is secure.
Check that the seatpost moves for adjustment and that the saddle, post and clamp hold securely without cracks, severe corrosion or damaged hardware.

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2013 KHS Flite 223 Ladies