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1996 KHS Aero Track · 1997 KHS Aero Track

Specification1996 KHS Aero Track1997 KHS Aero Track
Overview
Model year19961997
BrandKHSKHS
ModelAero TrackAero Track
Bicycle typeTrackTrack
Archive ID5594563137
Original MSRP$649.00$649.00
ColorsSilverBlue/purple fade, silver
SizesLarge, medium, smallLarge, medium, small
Weight17.5 lb18.9 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly, double-buttedTrue Temper chromoly, double-butted
ForkSpinnerKhs
Fork materialChromoly, forged dropouts, aero crown4130 chromoly, aero crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component group—N/A
ShiftersN/AN/A
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurN/AN/A
CranksetSugino Mighty SG-75, 48 teethSugino Mighty 900
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindleShimano BB-LP26
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC SS-90S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-333Not included
Brakes
BrakesN/AN/A
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" Tien Hsin TH-36001"
HandlebarHsin Lung Modolo bendSr
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemKalloy alloyF3 aluminum
SaddleVelo VL-195Velo VL-195
SeatpostKalloy SP-263, 27.2 mm diameterUni aluminum, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs—F3 aluminum, nutted
RimsSun Metal M14A, 36-holeSun Rims M14A, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Cheng Shin C-740700 x 23c Panaracer Category-1 Pro
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1996 KHS Aero Track1997 KHS Aero Track
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle74°74°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Chainstay / rear center387 mm390 mm
Wheelbase951 mm950 mm
Fork offset / rake25 mm63.5 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.