- Frame
- Easton ProGram double-butted
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore XT / LX
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1997 KHS Alite 3000 has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1995 KHS Alite 3000 in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1995 KHS Alite 3000 and 1997 KHS Alite 3000.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Identity & price
1995 KHS Alite 3000 had an original MSRP $200 lower than 1997 KHS Alite 3000.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest4.00:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
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.
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
1995 KHS Alite 3000
1997 KHS Alite 3000
Overview
Model Year
1995
1997
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Alite 3000
Alite 3000
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,049.00
$1,249.00
Colors
Polished
Ducatti yellow/blue
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21"
15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
22.9 lb
25.2 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded aluminum
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton ProGram double-butted
7005 aluminum
Fork
Spinner
Rock Shox Indy XC
Fork Material
Chromoly, triple-butted, unicrown crown
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore XT / LX
Shimano Deore LX
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-600
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX Compact Drive, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT GS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Sugino Impel 500, 22/32/44 teeth
SR Apex 450, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
Shimano BB-UN52
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals
Fasten NWL-90K w/ toe clips & straps
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Chang Star 851AG brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
Handlebar
Bontrager Titec 140g
Aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Powertool forged alloy
F3 aluminum
Stem
Kalloy A-Head type
Kalloy aluminum
Saddle
Vetta TT Tri-Shock
Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Seatpost
Polygon PM-313, 28.4 mm diameter
Polygon PM-312, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Powertool, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano STX suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims
Front: Bontrager BCX-1, Rear: Bontrager BCX-2, 32-hole
WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, straight gauge
Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Tioga Psycho KS
26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
72°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
430 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1030 mm
1065 mm
Fork offset / rake
40 mm
40.6 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.