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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1997 KHS Raptor has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 2001 KHS Raptor in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 KHS Raptor and 2001 KHS Raptor.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
1997 KHS Raptor has a 18% lower climbing ratio than 2001 KHS Raptor.
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.
Lowest1.29:1Highest3.14:1Total range244%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 20×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.57:1Highest3.14:1Total range200%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 20×1.95; 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.
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 Raptor
2001 KHS Raptor
Overview
Model Year
1997
2001
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Raptor
Raptor
Bicycle Type
Juvenile
Juvenile mountain bike, suspension
Original MSRP
$199.00
$209.00
Colors
Black, Wild Berry
Blue, Purple
Sizes
Boys 10.5", girls 10.5"
Boys 10", girls 10"
Weight
26.2 lb
28 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly/hi-tensile steel
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Fork
Khs
KHS Zoom CH-280
Fork Material
Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Aluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Tourney TY-15
Juvenile Mix
Shifters
Grip Shift MRX-170
SunRace Twist Shift
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-15, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
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Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-15
Shimano Tourney TY-15
Crankset
Steel, cotterless, 36/44 teeth
3-piece steel, 44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Victor VPB-33
Victor VPB-33, 111mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC HP-20, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Platform, resin
Brakes
Brakes
Chang Star 865A brakes, Chang Star 262P levers
ProMax linear-pull brakes, ProMax linear-pull levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" steel
1" VP
Handlebar
Steel
Steel
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Steel
Steel
Saddle
Velo VL-238
KHS Padded
Seatpost
Steel, 25.6 mm diameter
Steel, chrome plated, 25.4mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Steel, nutted
Aluminum, nutted
Rims
Aluminum, 36-hole
Aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes
Shuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
UCP, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
20 x 2.00" Duro HF-835
20 x 1.95" KHS Dirt Slick
Wheel Size
20" wheels
20" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70°
71°
Seat-tube angle
70°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
360 mm
368.3 mm
Wheelbase
888 mm
914.4 mm
Fork offset / rake
50 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.