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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1999 KHS Comp ST has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 2002 KHS Comp ST in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1999 KHS Comp ST and 2002 KHS Comp ST.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2002 KHS Comp ST has a 12% lower climbing ratio than 1999 KHS Comp ST.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
1999 KHS Comp ST had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2002 KHS Comp ST.
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.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
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
1999 KHS Comp ST
2002 KHS Comp ST
Overview
Model Year
1999
2002
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Comp ST
Comp ST
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$699.00
$799.00
Colors
Orange
Blue
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21"
S, M, L, XL
Weight
26.9 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly, double-butted
Reynolds double butted chromoly
Fork
Answer Manitou Spyder R, 3.15" travel
Rock Shox Judy SL, 3.15" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Shock Works, 1.0" travel
PowerTools, 1.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Tracer Safari, 22/32/42 teeth
TruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52, 110mm spindle
Sealed cartridge
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
KMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Victor VP-108 clipless
PowerTools clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Power Tools 1000 brakes, Power Tools 1000 levers
Avid Single Digit 3 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Tioga TG
1 1/8" threadless aluminum
Handlebar
Kalloy aluminum
PowerTools
Handlebar Extensions
Power Tools
Not included
Stem
Power Tools
Kore Lite 2
Saddle
Velo VL-354
WTB Rocket V-Comp
Seatpost
Kalloy SP-339, 26.8mm diameter
Kalloy micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Power Tools, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
PowerTools Alloy
Rims
Sun Rims ZJ-18, 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Spokes
Shuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
26 x 2.10" Panaracer Fire XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
70.5°
71°
Seat-tube angle
74°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
1076 mm
1079.5 mm
Fork offset / rake
38 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.