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1998 KHS Aero Track · 1996 KHS Aero Track

Specification1998 KHS Aero Track1996 KHS Aero Track
Overview
Model year19981996
BrandKHSKHS
ModelAero TrackAero Track
Bicycle typeTrackTrack
Archive ID7895355945
Original MSRP$649.00$649.00
ColorsSilverSilver
SizesLarge, medium, smallLarge, medium, small
Weight17.5 lb17.5 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromolyChromoly, double-butted
ForkSpinnerSpinner
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crownChromoly, forged dropouts, aero crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupN/A—
ShiftersN/AN/A
Front derailleurN/AN/A
Rear derailleurN/AN/A
CranksetSugino Mighty 900, 48 teethSugino Mighty SG-75, 48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs1-speed, 16 teeth1-speed, 16 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-333AVictor VP-333
Brakes
BrakesN/AN/A
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1" Tien Hsin TH-36001" Tien Hsin TH-3600
HandlebarHsin Lung aluminumHsin Lung Modolo bend
Handlebar extensionsN/AN/A
StemKalloy aluminumKalloy alloy
SaddleVelo VL-273-3Velo VL-195
SeatpostKalloy SP-263, 26.8mm diameterKalloy SP-263, 27.2 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsKung Ten aluminum, nutted—
RimsSun Rims ME14A, 36-holeSun Metal M14A, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Cheng Shin C-740700 x 23c Cheng Shin C-740
Wheel size700c wheels700c wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 KHS Aero Track1996 KHS Aero Track
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle74°74°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Chainstay / rear center387 mm387 mm
Wheelbase950 mm951 mm
Fork offset / rake63.5 mm25 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.