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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1997 KHS FXT Comp has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 2002 KHS FXT Comp in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 KHS FXT Comp and 2002 KHS FXT Comp.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2002 KHS FXT Comp has a 18% lower climbing ratio than 1997 KHS FXT Comp.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
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 Comp
2002 KHS FXT Comp
Overview
Model Year
1997
2002
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
FXT Comp
FXT Comp
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,399.00
$1,449.00
Colors
Black/Ferrari red
Black, Green
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21"
S, M, L
Weight
28.9 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Elan 3
6061 T6 aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Indy XC
Rock Shox Duke XC, 4.0" travel
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Shock Works, 5.0" travel
Rock Shox Sid XC, 4.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
SR Apex 450, 22/32/42 teeth
TruVativ Firex XR, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52
Sealed cartridge
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
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Aluminum platform
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Magura Julie Hydraulic Disc brakes, Magura Julie levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
1 1/8" aluminum
Handlebar
Alico 4C-006
Kore Lite Riser
Handlebar Extensions
F3 aluminum
Not included
Stem
Aluminum
Kore Lite 2
Saddle
Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
WTB Rocket V-Comp
Seatpost
Polygon PM-312, 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
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor
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.