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1993 KHS Montana Comp · 1998 KHS Montana Comp

Specification1993 KHS Montana Comp1998 KHS Montana Comp
Overview
Model year19931998
BrandKHSKHS
ModelMontana CompMontana Comp
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID4042870856
Original MSRP$689.00$699.00
Colors—Merlot purple
Sizes15, 17, 19, 2115", 17", 19", 21"
Weight24.9 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded
Frame materialTrue Temper AVRTrue Temper Gold
ForkSpinner SPM-725 XTV-SSpinner
Fork material—Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore DX Rapidfire PlusMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX Rapidfire PlusShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore DXShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore DXShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 28/38/48 teethShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-UN52, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50KMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor 338APower Tools clipless
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX brakes, leversShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1 1/8" threadless Tioga
HandlebarHL Zoom 170Hsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar extensions—Power Tools
StemHL MTS 18800Power Tools
SaddleBontragerVelo VL-229
SeatpostKalloy SP-264Polygon PM-936A, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore LXFront: King Kong 535, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsBontrager BCX-2, 32-holeMavic 221, 32-hole
Spokes—Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tirePanaracer Dart26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Rear tirePanaracer Smoke—
Wheel size—26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1993 KHS Montana Comp1998 KHS Montana Comp
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle72°71°
Seat-tube angle72°73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm425 mm
Wheelbase1031.2 mm1066 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm42 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.