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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 KHS Alite 500 and 2007 KHS Alite 500.
- Data limitation
Only 2007 KHS Alite 500 has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Equipment
2005 KHS Alite 500 has 10 mm more front travel than 2007 KHS Alite 500 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
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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Specification
2005 KHS Alite 500
2007 KHS Alite 500
Overview
Model Year
2005
2007
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Alite 500
Alite 500
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$349.00
Not documented
Colors
Red, Silver/Gray, Black/Blue
Flat Dark Red, Flat Dirty Ti
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
13", 15", 17", 19", 21", 23"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Mozo Vibe R, 80mm travel
Spinner Grind 1, 70mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/steel, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Alivio
Shifters
Shimano C102
Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur
SRAM 3.0
Shimano FD-C050
Rear Derailleur
SRAM 4.0
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
TruVativ X-Flow, 22/32/42 teeth
TruVativ Isoflow, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge
TruVativ Power Spline
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 32 - 11 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC Z51, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z72
Pedals
Pvc
VP Resin w/steel cage
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro 386A levers
Winzip Mechanical w/6" Rotor brakes, Alloy levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" integrated
1 1/8" Cane Creek A-head Zero Stack
Handlebar
Aluminum
Alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum threadless
Alloy 4-bolt
Saddle
KHS ATB
KHS Sport Dual Density
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust
Alloy Micro Adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Formula disc
Alloy Disc QR
Rims
Weinmann ZAC 19
Weinmann Taurus 2000, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Black, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
All-terrain
26 x 2.00" KHS
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.