VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 KHS Aero Sport

Velopedia Archive ID 50590

Overview

Model year1996
BrandKHS
ModelAero Sport
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID50590
Original MSRP$429.00
ColorsBlack
Sizes52 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm
Weight24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkSpinner
Fork materialChromoly, forged dropouts, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano RSX
ShiftersShimano RSX down-tube
Front derailleurShimano STX, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano RSX GS
CranksetTracer, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketTien Hsin TH-780-SE, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-386

Brakes

BrakesLee Chi 450A brakes, Lee Chi 250A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tien Hsin TH-3600
HandlebarHsin Lung Modolo bend
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemKalloy alloy
SaddleVelo VL-195
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsFemco A2, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Cheng Shin C-740
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube570 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase1002 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.