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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2003 KHS Comp ST.
- Gearing
2003 KHS Comp ST has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2001 KHS Comp ST.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2001 KHS Comp ST had an original MSRP $250 lower than 2003 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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
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
2001 KHS Comp ST
2003 KHS Comp ST
Overview
Model Year
2001
2003
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Comp ST
Comp ST
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$749.00
$999.00
Colors
Blue, White
White/Red
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
27 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Reynolds double butted chromoly
Aluminum, chromoly
Fork
SR M691, 3.0" travel
Rock Shox Pilot SL, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
PowerTools, 1.0" travel
PowerTools, 1.0" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
SR MD302-PB, 22/32/42 teeth
TruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TH Sealed bearing cartridge, 111mm spindle
Sealed cartridge
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Powertools clipless
PowerTools clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Power Tools linear Pull brakes, Power Tools Linear Pull levers
Avid Single Digit 3 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless VP
1 1/8" threadless aluminum
Handlebar
PowerTools
PowerTools
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kore Lite 2
Kore Lite 2
Saddle
KHS Padded
KHS Dual Density
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.8mm diameter
Kalloy micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano Alivio
PowerTools Alloy
Rims
Sun Double Wall, 32-hole
Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole
Spokes
1.8mm 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
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Head-tube angle
71°
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Seat-tube angle
73°
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Chainstay / rear center
424.2 mm
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Wheelbase
1079.5 mm
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Fork offset / rake
44.4 mm
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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.