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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
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Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.69:1Total range369%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.00:1Highest3.43:1Total range343%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; 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
2001 KHS Alite 500
2002 KHS Alite 500
Overview
Model Year
2001
2002
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Alite 500
Alite 500
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$299.00
$279.00
Colors
Black, Red, Silver
Black, Blue
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21"
15", 17", 19", 21", womens 17"
Weight
29 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
7005 aluminum, replaceable dropout
Fork
Mozo RM 110, 2.75" travel
RST Capa-CL
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
SunRace Twist Shift
SRAM MRX
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tourney TY-22, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano Tourney TY-22, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano MR-40
Shimano C050
Crankset
SR XR128, 28/38/48 teeth
Suntour XR-128, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Victor VPB-33, 111mm spindle
Victor VPB-33, 111mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
7-speed freewheel, 13 - 28 teeth
7-speed freewheel, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Pvc
Brakes
Brakes
ProMax linear-pull brakes, ProMax linear-pull levers
ProMax linear-pull brakes, ProMax linear-pull levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" VP
1 1/8" aluminum
Handlebar
Hsin Lung aluminum
Hsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum Ahead type
Aluminum threadless
Saddle
KHS Padded
KHS Padded
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust
Hsin Lung aluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Aluminum, Q/R
Aluminum, Q/R
Rims
Aluminum, 32-hole
Aluminum, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" KHS Dirt Slick
26 X 2.00" KHS ATB
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
419.1 mm
419.1 mm
Wheelbase
1033.8 mm
1033.8 mm
Fork offset / rake
44.4 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.