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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2008 KHS Alite 2000 and 2007 KHS Alite 2000.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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
2008 KHS Alite 2000
2007 KHS Alite 2000
Overview
Model Year
2008
2007
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Alite 2000
Alite 2000
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Colors
Flat Gray
Flat Black
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21"
15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Hydraformed 7005 Alloy
Hydraformed 7005 Alloy
Fork
RockShox Tora 289 U-Turn, 100mm travel
RockShox Dart 2, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano mix
Shimano mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Shadow
Shimano XT
Crankset
Truvativ Firex GXP, 22/32/44 teeth
Truvativ Firex GXP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ GXP
TruVativ GXP
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
KMC Z9000
KMC Z9000
Pedals
Wellgo LU-C29G
VP Alloy w/steel cage
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M485 disc brakes, Shimano M485 hydraulic levers
Avid BB-5 disc front/Avid BB-5 disc rear brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Tioga ZST2 Threadless
1 1/8" threadless Tioga ZST2 Threadless
Handlebar
Alloy
Alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Alloy 4-bolt
Alloy 4-bolt
Saddle
WTB Rocket V
WTB Pure V Comp
Seatpost
Alloy Micro Adjust
Alloy Micro Adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Alloy Disc QR, Rear: Shimano disc
Front: Alloy Disc QR, Rear: Shimano disc
Rims
Weinmann Taurus 2000, 32-hole
Weinmann Taurus 2000, 32-hole
Spokes
Black, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Black, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" John Tomac Small Block8
26 x 2.10" Kenda Nevegal
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.