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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2007 KHS Alite 500 and 2005 KHS Alite 500.
- Data limitation
Only 2007 KHS Alite 500 has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Equipment
2005 KHS Alite 500 has 10 mm more front travel than 2007 KHS Alite 500 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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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
2007 KHS Alite 500
2005 KHS Alite 500
Overview
Model Year
2007
2005
Brand
KHS
KHS
Model
Alite 500
Alite 500
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$349.00
Colors
Flat Dark Red, Flat Dirty Ti
Red, Silver/Gray, Black/Blue
Sizes
13", 15", 17", 19", 21", 23"
13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Spinner Grind 1, 70mm travel
Mozo Vibe R, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/steel, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Alivio
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Alivio
Shimano C102
Front Derailleur
Shimano FD-C050
SRAM 3.0
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
SRAM 4.0
Crankset
TruVativ Isoflow, 22/32/42 teeth
TruVativ X-Flow, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ Power Spline
Cartridge
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
8-speed, 32 - 11 teeth
Chain
KMC Z72
KMC Z51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
VP Resin w/steel cage
Pvc
Brakes
Brakes
Winzip Mechanical w/6" Rotor brakes, Alloy levers
Tektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro 386A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Cane Creek A-head Zero Stack
1 1/8" integrated
Handlebar
Alloy
Aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Alloy 4-bolt
Aluminum threadless
Saddle
KHS Sport Dual Density
KHS ATB
Seatpost
Alloy Micro Adjust
Aluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Alloy Disc QR
Formula disc
Rims
Weinmann Taurus 2000, 32-hole
Weinmann ZAC 19
Spokes
Black, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" KHS
All-terrain
Wheel Size
26" wheels
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.