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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2004 KHS Alite 4000.
- Equipment
2004 KHS Alite 4000 has 17 mm more front travel than 2003 KHS Alite 4000 in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
- Identity & price
2004 KHS Alite 4000 had an original MSRP $350 lower than 2003 KHS Alite 4000.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
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; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.65:1Highest3.67:1Total range567%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2004 KHS Alite 4000
2003 KHS Alite 4000
Overview
Model Year
2004
2003
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Alite 4000
Alite 4000
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$3,149.00
$3,499.00
Colors
Gray
White
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21"
15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
20.5 lb
21.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
AN-6 aluminum
Aluminum, carbon stays
Fork
Fox F80X, 80mm travel
Rock Shox Sid World Cup, 63mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR
Crankset
TruVativ Stylo Team, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Stylo Team, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ ISIS cartridge
TruVativ ISIS spline
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 34 teeth
Chain
KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z9200, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wtb
WTB MP250 Stealth
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Single Digit Ti brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Avid Single Digit Ti brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit DL
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit DL
Handlebar
Easton Monkey Lite Carbon
Easton Monkey Lite Carbon
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Easton EA70
Easton EA-70
Saddle
V2 Carbon Shell
EXP Carbon
Seatpost
Carbon fiber
Easton EC70
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
WTB Laser XC
WTB Laser XC
Rims
WTB Laser XC, 32-hole
WTB Laser XC, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14/15 ga. (2.0/1.8mm) straight gauge
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Aluminum nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Kenda Karma
26 x 1.95" Panaracer Trail Blaster
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
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71°
Seat-tube angle
—
73°
Chainstay / rear center
—
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
—
1079.5 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
44.4 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.