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If you're looking for a bike for "relaxed," "at your own pace," or "pottering" rides, we recommend the "KhodaaBloom KESIKI.2025"!

October 21, 2024

When it comes to KhodaaBloom cross bikes, the lightweight RAIL series is well-known, but the "relaxed cruising cross bike KESIKI" has a completely opposite personality to the RAIL series.

▶Click here for a detailed article on the 2025 KhodaaBloom RAIL series

KESIKI is a model similar to the recently popular "gravel bike," but the manufacturer's concept is "modern rando bike." Rather than a model that zips through gravel roads, it's a model that allows you to "enjoy various sceneries at your leisure."

With high-volume tires, a frame design that excels in riding stability, and powerful hydraulic disc brakes, it's a cross bike that allows you to ride at your own pace on both paved and unpaved roads!

- Table of Contents -

"About the model, price, and size"
"About frame performance"
"About parts configuration"
"Impressions from the test ride"
"KESIKI Summary"

2025 KhodaaBloom KESIKI

【Manufacturer's suggested retail price】￥85,800 (tax included)
【Colors (all 4 colors)】Orange, Charcoal Black, Matte Gray, Dark Blue
【Sizes (目安身長)】420mm (155-170cm), 460mm (165-180cm), 500mm (170-190cm)

About KESIKI's frame performance

KESIKI's frame is an aluminum frame designed with durability in mind rather than lightness.

Frame Geometry

Frame size	420	460	500
HA	70.5	71.5	71.5
SA	74.5	74	73.5
TT	525 (420)	545 (460)	565 (500)
HT	100	110	120
FC	595	600	615
RC	425	425	425
BB	70	70	70
FO	45	45	45
WB	-	-	-
SH	-	-	-
SK	559	572	582
RH	369	380	392
Recommended height	155-170cm	165-180cm	170-190cm

The frame geometry is designed to be somewhere between a popular cross bike and a gravel bike. It's a design that considers off-road riding and cargo capacity without sacrificing daily usability.

The head tube length is slightly shorter, but there's plenty of room in the steerer tube, and the fork crown is extended, allowing for an upright riding position.

The rear triangle is compactly designed, contributing to acceleration ◎

While gravel bike designs usually focus on control performance on "rough roads" and achieve high riding stability, they tend to sacrifice stop-and-go performance in urban areas. KESIKI is a model that blends gravel bike aesthetics with consideration for daily use.

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About KESIKI's Parts Configuration

KESIKI's basic specifications adopt the popular Shimano (2x8 speed) for cross bikes.

In addition, the crank uses a Shimano crank with a bash guard. It's great that the crank is uniformly Shimano-made ◎

The brakes are Shimano hydraulic disc brakes with a flat mount, which provide strong stopping power with light effort.

The tires are 27.5x1.75 (650b). Compared to popular 700c cross bikes, the speed is reduced, but the cushioning and grip on the road surface are increased, providing exceptional riding comfort ◎

Additionally, Shimano hubs (axles) are used, contributing to good durability and reducing maintenance risks ◎

For everyday hard use, low maintenance risk is a huge plus!

The seatpost and handlebars are neatly arranged with silver-colored parts, giving a refreshing impression ◎

Additionally, the 2025 KESIKI model comes standard with a kickstand and front light.

The 2025 RAIL V-brake series no longer comes with a front light as standard equipment, so I was a bit worried, but I'm relieved that the KESIKI still includes a front light.

Specifications Table

Tire size	27.5” (650B)
Gears	2×8speed
Pedals	Included
Specs	Frame	AL6061-EAST BSA 135mmQR FlatMountDiscBrake
	Fork	alloy & 1-1/8 SteelColumn 100mmQR FlatMountDiscBrake
	Crankset	SHIMANO FC-TY501-2 46-30T 170mm W/CG
	BB	Sealed bearing square taper cartridge BB
	F Derailleur	SHIMANO FD-TY710-2-TS3
	R Derailleur	SHIMANO RD-M310
	Shifters	SHIMANO SL-M315
	Cassette	SHIMANO CS-HG200-8 12-32T
	Brake Levers	SHIMANO BL-MT200
	Brakes	SHIMANO BR-UR300,SM-RT10 160mm
	Tires	KENDA K-1082 27.5x1.75 BK/BR
	Wheels	F. Hub SHIMANO HB-TX505 32H Centerlock OLD:100mm, Quick Release R. Hub SHIMANO FH-TX505 32H 8/9/10 speed compatible Centerlock OLD:135mm, Quick Release
	Handlebars	Alloy 570mm φ 25.4
	Stem	Alloy 10° 90mm φ25.4
	Headset	-
	Saddle	Original cushioned saddle
	Seatpost	Alloy φ 27.2mm 350mm

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Impressions of riding the KESIKI

The KhodaaBloom KESIKI is a cross bike that truly lives up to its "pottering" (leisurely cycling) description. It's a model focused on comfort rather than nimbleness.

Leave the nimbleness to the RAIL series; this bike is best for leisurely strolls and enjoying the ride at your own pace ◎

It's a model that's lighter than a typical city bike and more stable than a popular cross bike.

With its wider tires, it can easily handle small bumps and forest trails.

And surprisingly, it can even handle long rides...

However, while it can achieve bursts of speed, it's not quite as good at maintaining high speeds!

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Summary of the 2025 KhodaaBloom KESIKI

650b tires provide excellent cushioning and grip, offering a sense of security.
Stable on rough roads without sacrificing everyday use (paved roads).
Not particularly good at maintaining high speeds.

This cross bike is perfect for those who want to leisurely cycle at their own pace for long periods or over long distances.

It's a cross bike that lets you enjoy the scenery while riding on forest roads and satoyama trails, even on routes that thin tires would normally have to bypass!

Please consider it!

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