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2005 KHS Alite 500 · 2007 KHS Alite 500

Specification2005 KHS Alite 5002007 KHS Alite 500
Overview
Model year20052007
BrandKHSKHS
ModelAlite 500Alite 500
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID1020195659
Original MSRP$349.00—
ColorsRed, Silver/Gray, Black/BlueFlat Dark Red, Flat Dirty Ti
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"13", 15", 17", 19", 21", 23"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum7005 aluminum
ForkMozo Vibe R, 80mm travelSpinner Grind 1, 70mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum/steel, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixShimano Alivio
ShiftersShimano C102Shimano Alivio
Front derailleurSRAM 3.0Shimano FD-C050
Rear derailleurSRAM 4.0Shimano Alivio
CranksetTruVativ X-Flow, 22/32/42 teethTruVativ Isoflow, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketCartridgeTruVativ Power Spline
Rear cogs8-speed, 32 - 11 teeth8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z51, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC Z72
PedalsPvcVP Resin w/steel cage
Brakes
BrakesTektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro 386A leversWinzip Mechanical w/6" Rotor brakes, Alloy levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" integrated1 1/8" Cane Creek A-head Zero Stack
HandlebarAluminumAlloy
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAluminum threadlessAlloy 4-bolt
SaddleKHS ATBKHS Sport Dual Density
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjustAlloy Micro Adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsFormula discAlloy Disc QR
RimsWeinmann ZAC 19Weinmann Taurus 2000, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeBlack, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tireAll-terrain26 x 2.00" KHS
Wheel size—26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.