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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1997 KHS FXT Pro has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 2002 KHS FXT Pro in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 KHS FXT Pro and 2002 KHS FXT Pro.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2002 KHS FXT Pro has a 18% lower climbing ratio than 1997 KHS FXT Pro.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest4.00:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
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 FXT Pro
2002 KHS FXT Pro
Overview
Model Year
1997
2002
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
FXT Pro
FXT Pro
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,799.00
$1,799.00
Colors
Cream/blue
Black, Blue
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21"
S, M, L
Weight
27.9 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Elan 3
6061 T6 aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Judy C
Rock Shox Judy SL, 4.0" travel
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Shock Works, 5.0" travel
Rock Shox Sid Race, 4.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Stylo, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52
TruVativ Sealex XR-XC
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Azonic clipless
Aluminum platform
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Hayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic brakes, Hayes levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
1 1/8" aluminum
Handlebar
Azonic
Kore XC
Handlebar Extensions
F3 aluminum
Not included
Stem
Azonic
Kore Lite 2
Saddle
Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
WTB Rocket V-Comp
Seatpost
Polygon PM-736A, 26.8 mm diameter
Kore Lite 2
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Aluminum disc
Rims
WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
WTB SpeedDisc, 32-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
26 x 2.10" Panaracer Trail Blaster
Rear Tire
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26 x 1.95" Panaracer Trail Blaster
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70.5°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
419.1 mm
Wheelbase
1080 mm
1033.8 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 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.