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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1994 KHS Summit has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1997 KHS Summit.
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.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.50:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×1.95.
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 Summit
1994 KHS Summit
Overview
Model Year
1997
1994
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Summit
Summit
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$499.00
$509.00
Colors
Ducatti yellow
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Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21"
13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
26.5 lb
26.9 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded steel
Frame Material
True Temper AVR, double-butted
True Temper AVR
Fork
Khs
Chromoly, butted
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
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Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano STX
Shifters
Sachs Wavey
Shimano STX Rapidfire Plus w/Optical Gear Display
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano STX top-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC
Shimano STX Long Cage
Crankset
SR XR250, 24/34/42 teeth
Shimano STX 175mm, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26
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BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
7-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
KMC HP-70s
Pedals
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Alloy w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Dia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers
UC alloy Low Profile brakes, levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
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Handlebar
Aluminum
UC alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Kalloy aluminum
UC chromoly
Saddle
KHS VL-273
Viscount Flite
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.8 mm diameter
Alloy micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Shimano STX Parallax
Rims
Alex aluminum, 32-hole
Bontrager BCX-3, 36-hole
Spokes
Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
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Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II
26 x 1.95" ATB
Rear Tire
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26 x 1.95"
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
72°
72°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
426.7 mm
Wheelbase
1069 mm
1031.2 mm
Fork offset / rake
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40 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.