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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2000 KHS Alite 2000.
- Gearing
2000 KHS Alite 2000 has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 1999 KHS Alite 2000.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2000 KHS Alite 2000 had an original MSRP $100 lower than 1999 KHS Alite 2000.
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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; 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
2000 KHS Alite 2000
1999 KHS Alite 2000
Overview
Model Year
2000
1999
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Alite 2000
Alite 2000
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$749.00
$849.00
Colors
Black
Mango/Blue, Silver/Blue
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21"
15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
—
25.7 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds 7005 double butted aluminum
Easton Elite
Fork
Rock Shox Jett XC, 3.0" travel
Answer Manitou Spyder R, 3.15" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore SGS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
SR MD350, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Tien Hsin cartridge
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Victor VP-108 clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Power Tools Linear Pull brakes, Power Tools Linear Pull levers
Power Tools 1000 brakes, Power Tools 1000 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless aluminum
1 1/8" threadless Tioga TG
Handlebar
Kore Lite Bar 1
Kalloy aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Power Tools
Stem
Kore Lite 2
Power Tools
Saddle
KHS Padded
Velo VL-354
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-242
Kalloy SP-339, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano RM-40
Power Tools
Rims
Mavic 221
Sun Rims ZJ-18, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, double-butted
Shuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
26 x 1.90" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
—
71°
Seat-tube angle
—
73°
Chainstay / rear center
—
425 mm
Wheelbase
—
1065 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
40 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.