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2001 KHS Alite 500 · 2000 KHS Alite 500

Specification2001 KHS Alite 5002000 KHS Alite 500
Overview
Model year20012000
BrandKHSKHS
ModelAlite 500Alite 500
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID9073545301
Original MSRP$299.00$349.00
ColorsBlack, Red, SilverBlack/Rust
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight29 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger7005 aluminum
ForkMozo RM 110, 2.75" travelSE Sport Suspension
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crownTriple-clamp
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersSunRace Twist ShiftShimano Revo
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-22, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mmShimano Tourney
Rear derailleurShimano MR-40Shimano Acera
CranksetSR XR128, 28/38/48 teethSR XR120, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-33, 111mm spindleVp
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs7-speed freewheel, 13 - 28 teeth7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResinPlatform
Brakes
BrakesProMax linear-pull brakes, ProMax linear-pull leversProMax linear-pull brakes, ProMax linear-pull levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" VPVp
HandlebarHsin Lung aluminumAlloy MTB
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAluminum Ahead typeAlloy Ahead type
SaddleKHS PaddedKHS Padded
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjustKalloy
Wheels & tires
HubsAluminum, Q/RAlloy
RimsAluminum, 32-holeAlloy
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 2.0mm
Spoke 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 5002000 KHS Alite 500
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle71°—
Seat-tube angle73°—
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm—
Wheelbase1033.8 mm—
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm—

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