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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1997 KHS FXT Pro has a 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1996 KHS FXT Pro in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 KHS FXT Pro and 1996 KHS FXT Pro.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Identity & price
1997 KHS FXT Pro had an original MSRP $200 lower than 1996 KHS FXT Pro.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest4.00:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.79:1Highest4.00:1Total range509%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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 FXT Pro
1996 KHS FXT Pro
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
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
$1,999.00
Colors
Cream/blue
Black/titanium color fade
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21"
15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
27.9 lb
25.9 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
Easton Elan 3
Easton ProGram Elite double-butted
Fork
Rock Shox Judy C
Rock Shox Judy XC
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Shock Works, 5.0" travel
Noleen, 2.5" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore XT/LX
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 LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
White Industries, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52
Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
KMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Azonic clipless
Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Shimano Deore LX M-System brakes, Avid levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL
Handlebar
Azonic
Powertools alloy butted
Handlebar Extensions
F3 aluminum
Powertool forged alloy
Stem
Azonic
Hsin Lung TDS-AL-58
Saddle
Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Seatpost
Polygon PM-736A, 26.8 mm diameter
Kalloy SP-264, 26.8 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
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Rims
WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
Front: Bontrager BCX red, Rear: Bontrager BCX blue, 32-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Alloy nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor kevlar
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70.5°
71.5°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
425 mm
Wheelbase
1080 mm
1048 mm
Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
40.6 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.