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2002 KHS Alite 2000 · 2004 KHS Alite 2000

Specification2002 KHS Alite 20002004 KHS Alite 2000
Overview
Model year20022004
BrandKHSKHS
ModelAlite 2000Alite 2000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID3685831657
Original MSRP$749.00$929.00
ColorsBlueBlack/Red
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight—27.3 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, replaceable dropout7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy XC, 2.5" travelRock Shox Judy SL, 70-115mm adjustable travel
Fork materialAluminum, single triple-clamp crownAluminum, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano DeoreShimano Deore RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mmShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore XT
CranksetTruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridgeTruVativ cartridge
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainKMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsPowerTools cliplessWtb
Brakes
BrakesAvid Single Digit 3 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 leversHayes HMX-2 Mechanical Disc brakes, Hayes HML-1 Mechanical Disc levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" aluminum1 1/8" threadless WTB
HandlebarKore Lite Bar 1Truvativ XC riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemKore Lite 2TruVativ XC-XR
SaddleWTB Rocket V-CompWTB Pure V
SeatpostKore Lite 2Aluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsPowerToolsFormula disc
RimsSun Rims CR18, 32-holeSun Rims CR18, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Panaracer Fire XC26 x 2.00" Kenda Karma
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2002 KHS Alite 20002004 KHS Alite 2000
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle71°—
Seat-tube angle73°—
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm—
Wheelbase1079.5 mm—
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.