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2001 KHS Alite 500 · 2002 KHS Alite 500

Specification2001 KHS Alite 5002002 KHS Alite 500
Overview
Model year20012002
BrandKHSKHS
ModelAlite 500Alite 500
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID9073536853
Original MSRP$299.00$279.00
ColorsBlack, Red, SilverBlack, Blue
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"15", 17", 19", 21", womens 17"
Weight29 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger7005 aluminum, replaceable dropout
ForkMozo RM 110, 2.75" travelRST Capa-CL
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crownAluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersSunRace Twist ShiftSRAM MRX
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mmShimano Tourney TY-22, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano MR-40Shimano C050
CranksetSR XR128, 28/38/48 teethSuntour XR-128, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-33, 111mm spindleVictor VPB-33, 111mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed freewheel, 13 - 28 teeth7-speed freewheel, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResinPvc
Brakes
BrakesProMax linear-pull brakes, ProMax linear-pull leversProMax linear-pull brakes, ProMax linear-pull levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" VP1 1/8" aluminum
HandlebarHsin Lung aluminumHsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAluminum Ahead typeAluminum threadless
SaddleKHS PaddedKHS Padded
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjustHsin Lung aluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsAluminum, Q/RAluminum, Q/R
RimsAluminum, 32-holeAluminum, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" KHS Dirt Slick26 X 2.00" KHS ATB
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2001 KHS Alite 5002002 KHS Alite 500
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm419.1 mm
Wheelbase1033.8 mm1033.8 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm44.4 mm

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