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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2004 KHS Comp ST and 2003 KHS Comp ST.
- Equipment
2004 KHS Comp ST has 35 mm more front travel than 2003 KHS Comp ST in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; 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.
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Specification
2004 KHS Comp ST
2003 KHS Comp ST
Overview
Model Year
2004
2003
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Comp ST
Comp ST
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$999.00
$999.00
Colors
White/Blue
White/Red
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
27.8 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Aluminum, chromoly
Aluminum, chromoly
Fork
Rock Shox Judy SL, 115mm travel
Rock Shox Pilot SL, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
KHS Softtail, 1" travel
PowerTools, 1.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
TruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ cartridge
Sealed cartridge
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Clipless
PowerTools clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Single Digit 3 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Avid Single Digit 3 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless aluminum
1 1/8" threadless aluminum
Handlebar
Truvativ AL
PowerTools
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
TruVativ XR
Kore Lite 2
Saddle
WTB Pure V Comp
KHS Dual Density
Seatpost
Kalloy micro-adjust
Kalloy micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Formula aluminum, Q/R
PowerTools Alloy
Rims
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Kenda Karma
26 x 2.10" Panaracer Fire XC
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.