The KHS AM2000 was just about everything we had hoped for. It rode well in technical terrain, had just the right amount of suspension for some really rough rides, and it was fun anywhere we took it.
- Comfortable & inspiring geometry.
- High performance FSR rear suspension.
- Good fork (Rock Shox Pike).
- High end component spec.
- Cool color.
- Too much platform in the rear shock in all but fully open position.
- Some flex in the rear end under hard cornering.
- Plenty of the usual FSR/Shimano derailleur knock
- 6 inches of good performing FSR licensed travel.
- Rock Shox Pike 426 dual air fork with 20mm thru axle.
- Reliable Hayes HFX9 brakes with 7 inch rotors.
- Sun Ringle Single Track rims with sealed Formula hubs.
- Drivetrain: Shimano Deore (front), Deore XT (rear), Deore XT shifter pods.
- MSRP: $2399.00 US
With the AM2000, KHS Bikes created a bike that fits into the go anywhere long travel all-mountain/trailbike category. With 6 inches of travel and a burley component spec, it's built for some serious abuse and rough rides, and definitely sits at the longer end of the travel spectrum for this category.
Although we figured we would like the FSR rear suspension of the KHS AM2000, we were really surprised at how well the bike pedaled with a whole 6 inches of travel. It's not the lightest bike at around 34 lbs, but it pedals like it weighs much less.
The KHS AM2000 descends like a dream. The bike soaked up every drop thrown in its way. The Rock Shox Pike fork was an awesome addition to the bike, very plush and fairly easy to set up.
The standover height on our small sized frame seemed to be a bit high. smaller riders might have issues with this.
Due to some frame and suspension geometry issues, If you get a small or medium frame, you won't be able to run a quick release seat post clamp.
As we have experienced with other bikes, the Rock Shox MC3 rear shock was nice in the fully open position, but when in any of the other adjustable platform positions, it felt a bit on the harsh side.
For the most part the KHS AM2000 corners very well, but you can sometimes feel a little flex in the rear end when you really rail it hard.
Overall we thought the AM2000 was a great bike. It handled everything we threw at it: steep ledgy climbs, pedaly traverses, good sized drops, technical as well as fast flowy descents, twisty tight corners, and even a few jumps. The bike is well suited for both gravity assisted and gravity fighting rides.