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- Easton ProGram Elite double-butted
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore LX
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
2001 KHS FXT Comp has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1996 KHS FXT Comp in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1996 KHS FXT Comp and 2001 KHS FXT Comp.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2001 KHS FXT Comp has a 12% lower climbing ratio than 1996 KHS FXT Comp.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2001 KHS FXT Comp had an original MSRP $200 lower than 1996 KHS FXT Comp.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest4.00:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.1.
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
1996 KHS FXT Comp
2001 KHS FXT Comp
Overview
Model Year
1996
2001
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
FXT Comp
FXT Comp
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,599.00
$1,399.00
Colors
Dark blue
Black, Yellow
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21"
S, M, L
Weight
25.9 lb
31 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded aluminum
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton ProGram Elite double-butted
Aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Quadra 21R
Marzocchi Bomber Z-5, 4.0" travel
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Shock Works R3, 2.5" travel
RST Chamber A
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-600
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
White Industries, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Firex XR, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
TH Sealed bearing cartridge, 111mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
Aluminum platform
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers
Grimeca System 1 brakes, Grimeca System 1 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
1 1/8" VP
Handlebar
Kalloy AL002
PowerTools
Handlebar Extensions
Powertool forged alloy
Not included
Stem
Hsin Lung TDS-AL-58
Kore Lite 2
Saddle
Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
KHS Padded
Seatpost
Polygon PM-736A, 26.8 mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Aluminum disc
Rims
Bontrager BCX-2, 32-hole
WTB SpeedDisc, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor
26 x 2.10" WTB MotoRaptor
Rear Tire
—
26 x 2.10" WTB PrimalRaptor
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71.5°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
419.1 mm
Wheelbase
1048 mm
1033.8 mm
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
44.4 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.