2008 Kuota Kharma Road Bike (Professional Race)

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The 2008 Kuota Kharma reviews

Wieght: 17.9 lbs

Shimano R 550 Crankset

Shimano 105 10 Spd Cassette

Shimano Dura Ace Rear Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra Front Derailleur

Shimano Ultegra SL Shifters

KF09 Carbon Fork

Kuota Carbon Joint Method Frame

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While most of our bikes come standard in "factory direct" condition roughly 80% assembled, the Kuota Kharma has not been pre-assembled at the factory and will require a frame-up assembly by a professional bike mechanic. We recommend purchasing our professional assembly service "Pro-Build" for $59.95 (most shops will charge upward of $100 for a frame up build). If you choose not to have the bike built by us we encourage you to bring your bike to a local shop for assembly by a professional.

Assembly Details for the 2008 Kuota Kharma

The RS Cycle Kuota Kharma comes dressed out with a Shimano Dura-Ace rear derailleur and Ultegra front derailleur, ,chain and shifters for years of shifting precision. Vittoria Zaffiro tires and Shimano WH-R510 wheels keep the wheels true and on the rail. A San Marco Ponza saddle is the classic perch that leads to the a cockpit consisting of the Profile Designs Hammer OS bar and Deda Quatro stem. If you are looking for shortcomings, you may want to check what your friends are riding!

The Kuota Kharma is a wonderful surprise in the world of look-alike carbon bikes. Too many companies are throwing parts on a carbon frame hoping that the allure of carbon will be enough to make wallets and purses fly open. The Kuota Kharma is a different beast. It is a cost effective bike with a purposeful design and stunning good looks (carbon and white together are dead sexy!). The frame is oversized at the head tube and has stout down tube for sure handling and stiffness. The rear end of the bike sits well for control and comfort. The Kuota KF09 carbon fork does more than hold the front wheel in place. The fork gives confident feedback during the ride and guides through the descents. Small moves in a packed peloton or soloing down the side of a mountain can be made almost through thought alone. I spent many test days in the mountains and churning the flats pushing this bike to the limits. It climbs, descends and collects town signs sprints like Florida collects Buicks. There is great reward to be had from a machine that answers the call for performance and speed and can do so hours on end comfortably. Get this bike!

While this is a new offering from the Randall Scott Company this bike is no stranger to the staff. Our test rider spent 3,000 miles on the Kharma and filed the following report:

*NOTE: Pictures may differ slightly from actual product. See specifications for Details

With news of a 10% to 20% increase in manufacturing costs for 2009 we urge our customers to take advantage of our lowest prices ever on 2007 and 2008 bikes while supplies last.

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