VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 KHS Aero Comp

Velopedia Archive ID 51711

Overview

Model year1996
BrandKHS
ModelAero Comp
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID51711
Original MSRP$1,749.00
ColorsYellow
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight20.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTrue Temper Velo
ForkKinesis
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 103 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 21 teeth
ChainKMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsExus E-1

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tien Hsin TH-365
HandlebarHsin Lung Modolo bend
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemHsin Lung CB-0108 A
SaddleSelle San Marco Integra
SeatpostKalloy SP-264, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic Reflex CD, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Panaracer Cat. I kevlar
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube543 mm
Head-tube angle72.5°
Seat-tube angle75°
Chainstay / rear center372 mm
Wheelbase957 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.