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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 1997 KHS Brentwood is Cruiser; 2002 KHS Brentwood is Hybrid.
- Gearing
1997 KHS Brentwood has a 21% lower climbing ratio than 2002 KHS Brentwood.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2002 KHS Brentwood had an original MSRP $130 lower than 1997 KHS Brentwood.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.23:1Total range411%
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 700C×38; 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.
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
1997 KHS Brentwood
2002 KHS Brentwood
Overview
Model Year
1997
2002
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Brentwood
Brentwood
Bicycle Type
Cruiser
Hybrid
Original MSRP
$329.00
$199.00
Colors
Ivory/cabernet
Grey
Sizes
17"
15", 17", 19", 21", womens 17"
Weight
31 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Fork
Khs
Khs
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Altus/Tourney TY-22
Hybrid Mix
Shifters
Shimano Altus EZ Fire Plus
SRAM MRX
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-22 top-swing, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano C030
Crankset
Tracer, 22/32/42 teeth
3-piece aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Victor VP BC-50, 118 mm spindle
Victor VPB-33, 111mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
7-speed freewheel, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Pvc
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano brakes, Shimano levers
ProMax linear-pull brakes, ProMax linear-pull levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" steel
1 1/8" steel
Handlebar
Steel
Steel, rise
Handlebar Extensions
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Not included
Stem
Steel
Steel
Saddle
Cruiser w/springs
Velo
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-242, 29.2 mm diameter
Aluminum, suspension
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: aluminum nutted
Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: aluminum, nutted
Rims
Aluminum, 36-hole
Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
Steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Duro Amber
700 x 38c KHS City Slick
Wheel Size
26" wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
429 mm
431.8 mm
Wheelbase
1052 mm
1033.8 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 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.