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1994 KHS Montana Sport · 1996 KHS Montana Sport

Specification1994 KHS Montana Sport1996 KHS Montana Sport
Overview
Model year19941996
BrandKHSKHS
ModelMontana SportMontana Sport
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID1520657832
Original MSRP$349.00$319.00
Colors—Green, silver
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21", womens 17"13", 15", 17", 19"
Weight—28.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTrue Temper AVRChromoly/hi-tensile steel
ForkChromoly, buttedSpinner
Fork material—Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano AlivioShimano Alivio
ShiftersShimano Alivio Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear DisplayShimano Altus EZ Fire
Front derailleurShimano Alivio, top-pullShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio long cageShimano Alivio
CranksetAlloy, 24/34/42 teethTracer, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracket—Tien Hsin TH-M1, 115 mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC HP-70sShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin w/chromoly axleVictor VP-893N
Brakes
BrakesUC alloy Low Profile brakes, leversShimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1" Tien Hsin TH-390
HandlebarFlat ATBWei Hau ATB-2
Handlebar extensions—HL MT-11R
StemUC ATBWei Hau ATB-160-2
SaddleAvocetVelo VL-195
SeatpostAlloy micro-adjustKalloy SP-242, 25.6 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Altus—
RimsAlloyWeinmann 519, 36-hole
Spokes—Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" ATB26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1027
Rear tire26 x 1.95"—
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1994 KHS Montana Sport1996 KHS Montana Sport
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle72°70°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center426.7 mm430 mm
Wheelbase1031.2 mm1055 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.