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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
2002 KHS Fetish has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2003 KHS Fetish.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2002 KHS Fetish had an original MSRP $400 lower than 2003 KHS Fetish.
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.
Lowest1.38:1Highest4.00:1Total range291%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.5.
Lowest1.29:1Highest4.00:1Total range309%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.5.
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
2003 KHS Fetish
2002 KHS Fetish
Overview
Model Year
2003
2002
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Fetish
Fetish
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$2,399.00
$1,999.00
Colors
Black/Gray
Black/Grey
Sizes
16", 18"
16", 18"
Weight
44.5 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi Jr. T QR20, 170mm travel
DNM USD-180, 7.0" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, dual crown
Aluminum, double triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Fox Vanilla R, 6.0" travel
6.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Chain retention device
Chain retention device
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Crankset
TruVativ Hussefelt, 44 teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt, 44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ ISIS spline
TruVativ Sealex XR-XC
BB Shell Width
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68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Platform, aluminum
Platform, aluminum
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic levers
Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA The Pig
1 1/8" Pig Aheadset
Handlebar
PowerTools DH
PowerTools DH
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Power Tools DH
Forged aluminum
Saddle
KHS DH
Velo
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust
Chromoly
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Powertools Disc, 20mm axle, Rear: Powertools Disc
Front: Powertools Disc, 20mm axle, Rear: Powertools Disc
Rims
PowerTools downhill, 32-hole
PowerTools downhill, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.50" Maxxis High Roller
26 x 2.50" Maxxis High Roller
Rear Tire
26 x 2.50" Maxxis Mobster
26 x 2.50" Maxxis Mobster
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70°
70°
Chainstay / rear center
431.8 mm
431.8 mm
Wheelbase
1102.4 mm
1102.4 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.