Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 KHS Alite 1000

Velopedia Archive ID 53953

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	KHS
Model	Alite 1000
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	53953
Original MSRP	$699.00
Colors	Green, polished
Sizes	15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight	24.9 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	Welded aluminum
Frame material	Alcoa 7005 aluminum, double-butted
Fork	Spinner
Fork material	Chromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore LX
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleur	Shimano STX-RC, top-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset	SR CW-CM35, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Chang Star 879AG brakes, Chang Star 273A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar	Kalloy AL002
Handlebar extensions	Powertool forged alloy
Stem	Hsin Lung TDS-AL-C42-8
Saddle	Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Seatpost	Polygon PM-312, 27.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	Front: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Smoke
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	565 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	425 mm
Wheelbase	1048 mm
Fork offset / rake	40 mm

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