- Frame
- Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
- Groupset
- Shimano Alivio
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Key differences
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- Gearing
1996 KHS Montana Sport has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 1998 KHS Montana Sport.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.23:1Total range377%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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 Sport
1998 KHS Montana Sport
Overview
Model Year
1996
1998
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Montana Sport
Montana Sport
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$319.00
$299.00
Colors
Green, Silver
Black/blue fade, Titanium
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 19"
13", 15", 17", 19", 21", womens 17"
Weight
28.5 lb
30.3 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Fork
Spinner
RST 260
Fork Material
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Altus
Shifters
Shimano Altus EZ Fire
Shimano Altus EZ Fire Plus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Altus
Crankset
Tracer, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano Tourney TY-30, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Tien Hsin TH-M1, 115 mm spindle
Victor VPB-33, 120mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Victor VP-893N
Xerama SP-892N
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" Tien Hsin TH-390
1" Victor VP-H733
Handlebar
Wei Hau ATB-2
Kalloy
Handlebar Extensions
HL MT-11R
Not included
Stem
Wei Hau ATB-160-2
Hsin Lung MTS 309
Saddle
Velo VL-195
Velo VL-289-2
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-242, 25.6 mm diameter
Kalloy SP-242, 26.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
King Kong 381
Rims
Weinmann 519, 36-hole
HJC P-GN aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1027
26 x 1.95" Innova IA-2005
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70°
70°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
430 mm
430 mm
Wheelbase
1055 mm
1037 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 mm
38.1 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.