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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2012 KHS Alite 500 and 2013 KHS Alite 500.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

2012 KHS Alite 50044/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

2013 KHS Alite 50042/32/22T · 11–34T
Lowest0.65:1Highest3.82:1Total range590%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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
2012 KHS Alite 500
2013 KHS Alite 500
Overview
Model Year
2012
2013
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Alite 500
Alite 500
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain Hardtail
Colors
Team Blue
See Blue, Team Red
Sizes
21
13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Material
Alloy 6061 Double Butted
6061 Aluminum
Fork
RST Blaze TNL L/O 100mm
RST Blaze 100mm
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano Acera Rapidrife 9-spd
Shimano Acera
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shimano Acera
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio 9spd
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Truvativ E400 3.0 44/32/22t
Shimano M391 42/32/22t
Bottom Bracket
SRAM Power Spline
Shimano Octalink
Cassette
Shimano HG20 9spd 11-34t
Shimano HG20 11x34t
Rear Cogs
—
3x9 Speeds
Chain
KMC Z99
KMC Z99
Pedals
Wellgo Alloy
Platform
Brakes
Brakes
Bengal Helix 5.0 hydraulic
Bengal Helix 7.0
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Cane Creek 1 1/8"
Cane Creek
Handlebar
Alloy Riser
Alloy Riser Bar
Stem
Alloy
Alloy
Saddle
KHS Sport
KHS Sport
Seatpost
Alloy micro adjust
Alloy Micro Adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
alloy alloy
—
Front Tire
Kenda Small Block 8 26x1.95
Kenda Small Block 8 26x2.1

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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