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2007 KHS Alite 500 · 2005 KHS Alite 500

Specification2007 KHS Alite 5002005 KHS Alite 500
Overview
Model year20072005
BrandKHSKHS
ModelAlite 500Alite 500
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID9565910201
Original MSRP—$349.00
ColorsFlat Dark Red, Flat Dirty TiRed, Silver/Gray, Black/Blue
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21", 23"13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum7005 aluminum
ForkSpinner Grind 1, 70mm travelMozo Vibe R, 80mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/steel, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano AlivioMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano AlivioShimano C102
Front derailleurShimano FD-C050SRAM 3.0
Rear derailleurShimano AlivioSRAM 4.0
CranksetTruVativ Isoflow, 22/32/42 teethTruVativ X-Flow, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ Power SplineCartridge
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth8-speed, 32 - 11 teeth
ChainKMC Z72KMC Z51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVP Resin w/steel cagePvc
Brakes
BrakesWinzip Mechanical w/6" Rotor brakes, Alloy leversTektro linear-pull brakes, Tektro 386A levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Cane Creek A-head Zero Stack1 1/8" integrated
HandlebarAlloyAluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAlloy 4-boltAluminum threadless
SaddleKHS Sport Dual DensityKHS ATB
SeatpostAlloy Micro AdjustAluminum micro-adjust
Wheels & tires
HubsAlloy Disc QRFormula disc
RimsWeinmann Taurus 2000, 32-holeWeinmann ZAC 19
SpokesBlack, 14ga. (2.0mm)Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" KHSAll-terrain
Wheel size26" wheels—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.