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- True Temper AVR
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore DX Rapidfire Plus
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1998 KHS Montana Comp has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1993 KHS Montana Comp in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1993 KHS Montana Comp and 1998 KHS Montana Comp.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
1998 KHS Montana Comp has a 21% lower climbing ratio than 1993 KHS Montana Comp.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.00:1Highest4.00:1Total range400%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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
1993 KHS Montana Comp
1998 KHS Montana Comp
Overview
Model Year
1993
1998
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Montana Comp
Montana Comp
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$689.00
$699.00
Colors
—
Merlot purple
Sizes
15, 17, 19, 21
15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
24.9 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
True Temper AVR
True Temper Gold
Fork
Spinner SPM-725 XTV-S
Spinner
Fork Material
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Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore DX Rapidfire Plus
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX Rapidfire Plus
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore DX
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore DX
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 28/38/48 teeth
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
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Shimano BB-UN52, 110.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width
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68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG50
KMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Victor 338A
Power Tools clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX brakes, levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
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1 1/8" threadless Tioga
Handlebar
HL Zoom 170
Hsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
—
Power Tools
Stem
HL MTS 18800
Power Tools
Saddle
Bontrager
Velo VL-229
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-264
Polygon PM-936A, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore LX
Front: King Kong 535, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Rims
Bontrager BCX-2, 32-hole
Mavic 221, 32-hole
Spokes
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Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
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Brass nipples
Front Tire
Panaracer Dart
26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Rear Tire
Panaracer Smoke
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Wheel Size
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26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
72°
71°
Seat-tube angle
72°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
424.2 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1031.2 mm
1066 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
42 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.