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2010 KMX Typhoon
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Starting at: $1099
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Owners Manual
Made for curves.
Especially suited for riders who just want to have fun. Get fit and work those stomach muscles on this comfortable, low-maintenance, easy-to-handle KMX with stylish spoked wheels, adjustable seat and handle bars. The Typhoon packs a hefty punch of wind-in-your-hair riding action so you can exercise in style and comfort.
Engineering + Design
• Improved frame angles giving increased ground clearance while maintaining the original low centre of gravity
• Direct steer providing more responsive handling and a lighter feel
• KMX Hard-shell seat with Inter cooling vent system for more support and comfort on a breathable seat
• Adjustable seat frame for both angle and position on frame
• Aluminium front boom
• Black Anodising on all Aluminium parts
• Deep Lustre Professional paintwork and finish
• Oversized Super Glide Pulleys for smooth chain management
• Simple and quick assembly
• Available in Midnight Black or Pink colors
The Typhoon has a Max Rider Limit of 225 lbs (100 kg) for off road riding and 300 lbs (135 kg) for riding on road.
Detailed Specifications:
Frame Material: TIG Welded High Carbon Steel Box with Al
Trike Weight: 43 lbs.
Front Wheel: 16" (349) / Double skinned Jetset Alloy Rims with 32
Rear Wheel: 20" (406) / Double skinned Jetset Alloy Rims with 32
Stock Tires: 20 x 2.125 KMX tire rear 16 x 1.9 KMX ti
Tube Valve: Schraeder
Wheelbase: 41 in.
Wheel Track: 30 in.
Total Width: 32 in.
Seat Height: 6.5 in.
Total Assembled Height: 23.25 in.
Total Length: 71.5 in.
Gear Inch Range:
Ground Clearance: 3
Seat Angle: Adjustable between 39 and 45° degrees
Seat Type: Integrated Ergo Seat
Seat Width: in.
Total Weight Capacity: 300 lbs.
Bottom Bracket Height: in.
X-Seam Range: 33.5 "- 44"
Number of Gear Combinations:
Shifters: SRAM 4.0 8-speed rear twist grip
Rear Derailleur:
Front Derailleur:
Front Brakes: Tektro Disc brakes, Front disk brakes ac
Rear Brake: None
Brake Levers:
Front Gearing:
Rear Gearing:
Chain Type: KMC
Standard Color(s): Midnight Black
Optional Colors: Pink
Boom Type: Aluminium front boom
Steering Type: Direct
Steering Pivot Type:
Ackerman Steering: Ackerman Compensation
Brake Steer: Some
Self Centering: Soft
Center Point: Yes
Pedals:
Mirror: Optional
Flag: Included
Fenders: Rear Included
Rack: Optional
Computer Sensor Mount: Optional
Idler: Delrun
Chain Tubes: Yes
Headrest: Optional
Suspension: NA
Warranty:
Country of Origin:
The 2009 KMX Typhoon
The KMX Typhoon is a trike for riders who want to have a fun way to workout and get around town. By its name, you can guess what a whirlwind this trike can create with its low center of gravity and its tight turning radius. The Typhoon features an all-black stealth design that makes it more robust than many other models and brands of trikes.
The Typhoon is the midrange trike in the KMX lineup. It is a step above their entry-level adult trike, the Tornado. While the Tornado is designed for teens and youth, the Typhoon is made to handle stronger and larger adult riders.
Seat
The most obvious difference on the new 2009 model is the addition of KMX's new bucket seat. The original flat foam seat was the biggest criticism we ever heard about the KMX trikes, and we are glad to say that the new seat does not dissapoint. The bucket seat is a hard shell seat with foam padding that features an inter cooling vent system, which makes the seat more supportive and comfortable. The seat has several adjustable positions along the frame as well as adjustable seat stays for changing the seat stays.
Frame
The main frame is TIG welded high carbon steel tubing, while the adjustable front boom is aluminum. The fact that the frame is made from high carbon steel makes the trike hardy, as well as providing the trike with a high weight capacity. The improved frame angles on the 2009 model give the trike increased groud clearance, while still maintaining a low center of gravity. Considering that the trike weighs more than its lighter aluminum competitors, it makes it considerably harder to flip the trike while turning.
Wheels
If anyone is torn between the Tornado and the Typhoon, we think the wheels are the biggest deciding factor. The wheels on the Typhoon are Double Skinned Jetset Alloy Rims, with 32 stainless steel spokes, making them much stronger than the nylon wheels on the Tornado. The wheels can easily support the full weight capacity (225lbs off road, 300lbs road use) of the trike. The black aluminum wheels add a stylistic element to the Typhoon with 16-inch wheels in the front and a 20-inch wheel in the rear.
Tires
Most of the leading trike manufacturers are choosing Schwalbe tires as standard equipment on their trikes. Schwalbe makes the widest selection of recumbent tires with an array of rubber compounds and puncture protection capabilities. For the 2009 model, KMX has equipped the Typhoon with the Schwalbe Big Apple tires all the way around. The Big Apples are a big change from the knobbier off-road tires found on earlier versions of the trike. The Big Apples roll smoother, and give the Typhoon a fair level of suspension turning this trike into a decent every-day rider.
Adjustable Boom
The front boom is easily adjustable so it is extremely easy to set the right leg length. Because the frame and boom tube are square there are no worries about the frame twisting. There are index marks on the boom which makes it really when sharing a trike. There are handy "Min" and "Max" marks on the boom so you don't exceed the rear derailleur's capability of gathering the chain. As long as you keep within those marks you don't have to change the chain length.
Gearing
The front crank is a single 40T 3-piece KMX alloy crank that has a "bash ring" built in to protect the chain as well as the chainring itself. The rear cassette is a SRAM 8 speed (32-11t), which gives the Typhoon a gear inch range of 23-68. This puts your top speed at about 18MPH before spinning out. That's pretty good for smaller hills, flatter roads and bike paths. If you have a lot of hills to deal with you may want more gearing. There is no derailleur post on the Typhoon's boom so if you want more gearing the Schlumpf HSD is about your only choice.
The rear gearing is managed by the SRAM 4.0 shifter and derailleur. There is good spacing between all the gears and the SRAM components work splendidly. The rear derailleur is attached to the frame by an aluminum break-away derailleur hanger. This is designed to prevent damage to the derailleur itself by providing a week link.
Chainline
The chainline on the Typhoon is well protected. The chain runs through the frame cross arm by means of two idlers in the front. Both idlers are sprocketed, with a plastic idler on the power side and a metal idler on the return side. While I would never recommend that as a performance setup, the idlers will last a long time. There is a third idler used on the rear power side of the chain. The return side of the chain is guided by a chain tube through the frame. The chainline is suprisingly quiet and rolls very smooth.
Steering
The Typhoon features direct steering with adjustable handlebars. The steering is very responsible with a very strong tendency to go straight. This means at high speed the steering fights you some in the turns. This a good thing as it makes the handling very predictable. At lower speeds the steering is very responsive and the trike has a very tight turning radius.
Brakes
The Typhoon has Tektro disc brakes both front and rear. The feature I like about the brakes is that you can control both front brakes with one brake lever. As long as the calipers are adjusted properly there is virtually no brake steere. If the cables on the front brakes aren't
adjusted to match, however, it can cause you to wobble or sharply turn one way or the other. The Typhoon, like other KMX trikes, features a rear brake. Most other trike manufacturers do not have rear brakes because the rear of the trike can slide if it locks up. Using the front and rear brakes together results in extremely fast stopping.
One of the exciting aspects of seperate front and rear brakes is the capability of performing stunts and tricks. Using just the front brakes can lift the rear wheel off the ground resulting in a "stoppie". If you'll be doing that a lot you may want to add the KMX Stunt Wheel. By using the right amount of rear brake in a turn you can do sliding turns and even 180s.
Conclusion
Overall, the KMX Typhoon is a great trike with a lot of good features. The trike is very comfortable for average-sized riders with a very supportive seat. Despite the 300lb weight limit, larger riders will undoubtedly feel the seat is too small. The gear range is adequate for generally riding, but may not be quite enough for hilly terrains on a regular basis. The Typhoon is a great street machine with a smooth ride and is an excellent choice for a first-time triker.
Share your comments below:
Can you put a Shimano nexus 8 speed hub on this trike
Posted by Ron
03/28/2009 04:46:00 PM
Yes. We have done it before and it works great.
Posted by Ashley
Is it possible to put a 48cc motor on this trike? Will it fit under the seat?
Posted by Dan
04/13/2009 09:26:51 PM
A motor could be put on this trike, but there is not enough room under/behind the seat.
Posted by Ashley
Do you suggest a friction motor mounted above the rear wheel then? If that's the case, what do you suggest for panniers/storage? I intend to use this trike to go to work and explore a large area around Fayetteville NC. There are a lot of sand hills here.
Posted by Dan
04/16/2009 06:28:25 PM
I wouldn't suggest a friction mount motor as that will kill the tire. I recommend the Staton kits using the Nuvinci transmission.
Posted by Ashley
Have you fitted a new front crank to this trike. Enabling more cruisability/speed? Is so, which one?
Posted by Mark
05/13/2009 05:24:09 AM
The Schlumpf High Speed Drive is about the only option.
Posted by Ashley
Which Schlumph version (27t or 34t) is more practical for this size trike and why do you not have a customize option for this trike?
Posted by Ron
05/23/2009 02:29:10 PM
I would recommend the 27T version of the HSD. We don't have a customize option yet for the Typhoon but are more than happy to work out any custom options you'd like.
Posted by Ashley
Does their standard rack limit the size of panniers that can be used? I would use this for commuting and need to pack a laptop, change of clothes, etc.
Posted by Mike
06/01/2009 09:32:55 AM
Standard panniers will fit on the rack. Larger bags might hang fairly low though.
Posted by Ashley
Could you order Maxxis hookworms for this trike which is a freestyle tire with a max rating of 110 p.s.i. (20" & 16" available)
Posted by Ron
06/28/2009 06:34:03 PM
Yes. We can get Hookworks for you.
Posted by Ashley
What is the rear mudgaurd made from that it costs so much? Can you guys fit mudgaurds on the front wheels of the Typhoon? One last question. If a person were to get the Alfine hub with the Velocity Aeroheat wheel, could you get a set of Velocity Aeroheat wheels for the fronts in 16"?
Posted by ron
07/25/2009 06:40:50 PM
The Typhoon comes with the basic mudguard, but you can buy the full fender set which includes the rear wraparound and front fenders for $85.
Yes, we can lace up some AeroHeat wheels for the front, but we have to use the KMX hubs.
Posted by Ashley
Thanks for your prompt service on my order. My trike arrived today in perfect condition. After fitting everything works great. I got in a good fifteen miles on it this evening. It's a totally different workout than a bike, that's for sure. More leg intensive, I think. I'm looking forward to a long relationship with it.
Posted by Russell
07/26/2009 09:22:59 PM
Can you fit a Shimano Megarange 8 speed cassette on this trike?
Posted by ron
07/26/2009 10:46:02 PM
No. The Typhoon uses a threaded on freewheel style cassette.
Posted by Ashley
I'm 6'2", would this trike be sufficient enough for me? I'm a fairly large individual, if the bucket seat doesn't work for me do you still carry the older seat style?
Posted by ron
07/28/2009 08:16:59 PM
Yes, we can get the older style foam seat still.
Posted by Ashley
If the Alfine hub were to be used on the KMX Typhoon, could the disc (KMX) be used in conjunction with the Alfine hub or would I need to purchase a different type of disk? Could I use it with the KMX rear calipers to keep the rear brake option?
Posted by ron
07/30/2009 11:13:04 PM
The hub will work with with the centerlock adapter.
Posted by Ashley
Could I use the brake disc from the KMX trike on the Alfine hub to be able to use the rear brake option on the KMX Typhoon?
Posted by ron
08/02/2009 01:15:27 AM
The rotor can be used with the Alfine with the Alfine adapter.
Posted by Ashley
Is it possible to swith to 20" fronts ?
Posted by Royal
08/13/2009 11:56:57 AM
You could put 20-inch fronts on the typhoon, but it will change the steering geometry.
Posted by Ashley
I have a back and hip problem if i could sit up a little straighter i think this would help--do u have a longer adjustment tube that will put me more upright tks
Posted by triker
08/23/2009 01:29:53 PM
The bucket seet is designed to lay back and cradle your body for back support. You can lean it forward quite a bit though. If you push the back up too much the front will hit the frame.
Posted by Ashley
Hi can this be bought for someone with a left hand only (ie dual breaking & gear shifting on LHS)?
Posted by Hilt
08/30/2009 01:50:25 PM
We can setup the trike however you want.
Posted by Ashley
CAN YOU CUSTOMIZE THIS TRIKE WITH A TRIPPLE CRANK SET. IF SO, WICH ONE WOULD YOU RECOMEND.
Posted by CHEF
09/02/2009 09:16:24 PM
It would take some modification to mount a derailleur on the front, but it can be done.
Posted by Ashley
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