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1997 KHS FXT Pro · 2002 KHS FXT Pro

Specification1997 KHS FXT Pro2002 KHS FXT Pro
Overview
Model year19972002
BrandKHSKHS
ModelFXT ProFXT Pro
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID6499236846
Original MSRP$1,799.00$1,799.00
ColorsCream/blueBlack, Blue
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"Small, medium, large
Weight27.9 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Elan 36061 T6 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy CRock Shox Judy SL, 4.0" travel
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crownAluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear shockShock Works, 5.0" travelRock Shox Sid Race, 4.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore LXMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SLShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mmShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGSShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Stylo, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52TruVativ Sealex XR-XC
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAzonic cliplessAluminum platform
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX leversHayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic brakes, Hayes levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset1 1/8" aluminum
HandlebarAzonicKore XC
Handlebar extensionsF3 aluminumNot included
StemAzonicKore Lite 2
SaddleSelle San Marco Tecno DynamicaWTB Rocket V-Comp
SeatpostPolygon PM-736A, 26.8 mm diameterKore Lite 2
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RCAluminum disc
RimsWTB SpeedMaster, 32-holeWTB SpeedDisc, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double buttedStainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor26 x 2.10" Panaracer Trail Blaster
Rear tire—26 x 1.95" Panaracer Trail Blaster
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1997 KHS FXT Pro2002 KHS FXT Pro
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle70.5°71°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm419.1 mm
Wheelbase1080 mm1033.8 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm44.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.