Lowest0.79:1
Highest3.38:1
Total range431%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
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1996 KHS Alite 500
Original specifications: Shimano Alivio drivetrain · 26" wheels · 26.1 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #55074- Model year
- 1996
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $499.00
- Sizes
- 15", 17", 19", 21"
- Colors
- Polished, Red
- Weight
- 26.1 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 26 specifications · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1996 archived details
- Published colors
- Polished, Red
- Frame
- Alcoa 7005 aluminum, double-butted
- Original equipment
- Shimano Alivio
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildAlcoa 7005 aluminum, double-butted · Shimano Alivio · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Welded aluminum |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Alcoa 7005 aluminum, double-butted |
| Fork | Spinner |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Alivio |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Altus EZ Fire |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Alivio |
| Crankset | SR CW-CH15, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Tien Hsin TH-M1, 110 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-893N |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Wei Hau ATB-1 |
| Handlebar Extensions | HL M-1 |
| Stem | Hsin Lung TDS-AL-C42-8 |
| Saddle | Velo VL-195 |
| Seatpost | Kalloy SP-242, 27.6 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Rims | Weinmann 519, 32-hole |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1027 |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | 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 |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1027
Replacement search: 26x1.95 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Shimano Alivio top-swing
top-pull
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Shimano Alivio
Shimano Altus EZ Fire
Kalloy SP-242
27.6 mm diameter
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1027
- Drivetrain
- 7-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 27.6 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Tien Hsin TH-M1, 110 mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Welded aluminum · Fork: Spinner · Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Alivio · Shifters: Shimano Altus EZ Fire · Front derailleur: Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull · Rear derailleur: Shimano Alivio · Crankset: SR CW-CH15, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Tien Hsin TH-M1, 110 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Weinmann 519, 32-hole · Front tire: 26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1027
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 · Handlebar: Wei Hau ATB-1 · Stem: Hsin Lung TDS-AL-C42-8 · Seatpost: Kalloy SP-242, 27.6 mm diameter · Saddle: Velo VL-195 · Pedals: Victor VP-893N
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