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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Handling

    1996 KHS Montana Team has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1995 KHS Montana Team in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1996 KHS Montana Team and 1995 KHS Montana Team.

    Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.

  2. Identity & price

    1996 KHS Montana Team had an original MSRP $280 lower than 1995 KHS Montana Team.

    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.

1996 KHS Montana TeamSize Legacy reference · 44/32/22T · 11–28T · 8-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest4.00:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.5 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Rear tire: 26×2.1.

1995 KHS Montana TeamSize Legacy reference · 44/32/22T · 11–28T · 8-speed
Lowest0.79:1Highest4.00:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.5 mphHighest gear27.9 mph

Uses front tire 26×2; 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.

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Specification
1996 KHS Montana Team
1995 KHS Montana Team
Overview
Model Year
1996
1995
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Montana Team
Montana Team
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,699.00
$1,979.00
Colors
Red/yellow
Dark blue, Titanium Finish
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21"
15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
24.5 lb
24.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
True Temper OXIII
True Temper OXII/AVR, butted chromoly stays
Fork
Rock Shox Judy XC
Rock Shox Judy XC
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano XTR / XT
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Deore XT Compact Drive, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano XTR
Crankset
White Industries, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano Deore XT HyperDrive-C, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
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BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Onza HO (clipless)
Onza HO (clipless)
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid levers
Shimano XTR brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL
1" Tioga Master DL
Handlebar
Easton, aluminum
Bontrager Titec 140g
Handlebar Extensions
Powertool forged alloy
Powertool forged alloy
Stem
Hsin Lung TDS-AL-58
Bontrager/Titec MT-200
Saddle
Selle San Marco Integra
Selle San Marco Bontrager Integra
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-264, 26.8 mm diameter
Polygon PM-710, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
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Front: Powertool, Rear: Shimano XTR
Rims
Front: Bontrager BCX red, Rear: Bontrager BCX blue, 32-hole
Bontrager BCX, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Stainless steel, 2.0 mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Onza Aggro kevlar
26 x 2.00" Panaracer Magic AX Kevlar
Rear Tire
26 x 2.10" Onza Honch kevlar
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Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71.5°
72°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
430 mm
Wheelbase
1048 mm
1030 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
41.1 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.

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