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1996 KHS Montana Sport · 1995 KHS Montana Sport

Specification1996 KHS Montana Sport1995 KHS Montana Sport
Overview
Model year19961995
BrandKHSKHS
ModelMontana SportMontana Sport
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID5783232359
Original MSRP$319.00$299.00
ColorsGreen, silverBlack cherry,silver
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19"13", 15", 17", 19", 21", womens 17"
Weight28.5 lb28.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly/hi-tensile steelHi-tensile steel, True Temper chromoly downtube
ForkSpinnerSpinner
Fork materialChromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crownHi-tensile steel / chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano AlivioShimano Alivio
ShiftersShimano Altus EZ FireSuntour ErgoTwist TS-ET15
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano AceraX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano AlivioShimano Alivio GS
CranksetTracer, 24/34/42 teethTracer MT-3i, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketTien Hsin TH-M1, 115 mm spindle—
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-893NVictor VP-893N
Brakes
BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus leversChang Star 877AT brakes, Suntour TS-ET15 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" Tien Hsin TH-3901" Tien Hsin TH-390
HandlebarWei Hau ATB-2Steel
Handlebar extensionsHL MT-11RNot included
StemWei Hau ATB-160-2Steel
SaddleVelo VL-195Selle Master
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 25.6 mm diameterKalloy SP-243, 25.6 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs—King Kong Q/R
RimsWeinmann 519, 36-holeFemco A5, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-102726 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1027
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1996 KHS Montana Sport1995 KHS Montana Sport
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70°70°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm430 mm
Wheelbase1055 mm1050 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.