Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report1998 KHS Montana Team · 1995 KHS Montana Team
| Specification | 1998 KHS Montana Team | 1995 KHS Montana Team |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 1998 | 1995 |
| Brand | KHS | KHS |
| Model | Montana Team | Montana Team |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front suspension | Mountain bike, front suspension |
| Archive ID | 73098 | 32362 |
| Original MSRP | $1,799.00 | $1,979.00 |
| Colors | Lime/Firecracker blue | Dark blue,titanium finish |
| Sizes | 15", 17", 19", 21" | 15", 17", 19", 21" |
| Weight | 24.9 lb | 24.5 lb |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | TIG-welded | TIG-welded steel |
| Frame material | True Temper Gold OX | True Temper OXII/AVR, butted chromoly stays |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb | Rock Shox Judy XC |
| Fork material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | N/A | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT | Shimano XTR / XT |
| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire Plus |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm | Shimano Deore XT Compact Drive, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth | Shimano Deore XT HyperDrive-C, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Shimano BB-UN71, 110.5mm spindle | — |
| BB shell width | 68mm English | — |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32" | Shimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M747 SPD | Onza HO (clipless) |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers | Shimano XTR brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tioga | 1" Tioga Master DL |
| Handlebar | Bontrager Race | Bontrager Titec 140g |
| Handlebar extensions | Power Tools | Powertool forged alloy |
| Stem | Bontrager Race | Bontrager/Titec MT-200 |
| Saddle | Velo VL-229 w/chromoly rails | Selle San Marco Bontrager Integra |
| Seatpost | Bontrager Comp, 26.8mm diameter | Polygon PM-710, 26.8 mm diameter |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT | Front: Powertool, Rear: Shimano XTR |
| Rims | Mavic 221, 32-hole | Bontrager BCX, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted | Stainless steel, 2.0 mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Alloy nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | 26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar | 26 x 2.00" Panaracer Magic AX Kevlar |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels | 26" wheels |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 1998 KHS Montana Team | 1995 KHS Montana Team |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | Legacy reference | Legacy reference |
| Head-tube angle | 71° | 72° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 420 mm | 430 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066 mm | 1030 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm | 41.1 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.