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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 1.0° slacker head-tube angle than 1996 KHS FXT Comp in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1997 KHS FXT Comp and 1996 KHS FXT Comp.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Identity & price
1997 KHS FXT Comp had an original MSRP $200 lower than 1996 KHS FXT Comp.
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.
Lowest0.79:1Highest3.82:1Total range486%
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 26×1.95; 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 FXT Comp
1996 KHS FXT Comp
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
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
$1,599.00
Colors
Black/Ferrari red
Dark blue
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21"
15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
28.9 lb
25.9 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded aluminum
Frame Material
Easton Elan 3
Easton ProGram Elite double-butted
Fork
Rock Shox Indy XC
Rock Shox Quadra 21R
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Shock Works, 5.0" travel
Shock Works R3, 2.5" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Grip Shift SRT-600
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Deore LX, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
SR Apex 450, 22/32/42 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
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers
Shimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar
Alico 4C-006
Kalloy AL002
Handlebar Extensions
F3 aluminum
Powertool forged alloy
Stem
Aluminum
Hsin Lung TDS-AL-58
Saddle
Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Seatpost
Polygon PM-312, 26.8 mm diameter
Polygon PM-736A, 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
Bontrager BCX-2, 32-hole
Spokes
Wheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor
26 x 1.95" WTB Primal Raptor
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
38.1 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.