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2002 KHS Bitch · 2001 KHS Bitch

Specification2002 KHS Bitch2001 KHS Bitch
Overview
Model year20022001
BrandKHSKHS
ModelBitchBitch
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID3686136238
Original MSRP$1,199.00$1,199.00
ColorsBlack/GreyBlack
Sizes15"Medium
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminumAluminum
ForkRock Shox Pyslo XC, 5.0" travelRock Shox Pyslo XC, 3.15" travel
Fork materialAluminum, single triple-clamp crownAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM Attack 9.0Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleurChain retention deviceChain retention device
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore SGS
CranksetTruVativ Hussefelt, 44 teethTruVativ Hussefelt, 42 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ Sealex XR-XCTruVativ
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsPlatform, aluminumPlatform, aluminum
Brakes
BrakesAvid Single Digit 3 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 leversPower Tools Linear Pull brakes, Power Tools Alloy levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" FSA The Pig1 1/8" Pig Aheadset
HandlebarPowerTools DHPowerTools DH
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemForged aluminumPowertools, aluminum
SaddleVeloPowerTools DH
SeatpostChromolyAluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsPowerTools AlloyPowertools alloy
RimsSun Rims Ditch Witch, 32-holeAluminum, double wall, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.35" Maxxis High Roller26 x 2.10" Kenda Kinetics
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2002 KHS Bitch2001 KHS Bitch
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle69°—
Chainstay / rear center444.5 mm—
Wheelbase1143 mm—

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