VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 KHS FXT Team

Velopedia Archive ID 52727

Overview

Model year1996
BrandKHS
ModelFXT Team
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID52727
Original MSRP$2,699.00
ColorsRed/blue fade
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight25.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded aluminum
Frame materialEaston ProGram Elite double-butted
ForkRock Shox Judy DH
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockNoleen Piggyback, 2.5" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetWhite Industries, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsOnza HO (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL
HandlebarEaston, aluminum
Handlebar extensionsPowertool forged alloy
StemHsin Lung TDS-AL-58
SaddleSelle San Marco Integra
SeatpostKalloy SP-264, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsFront: Bontrager BCX red, Rear: Bontrager BCX blue, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Onza Aggro kevlar, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Onza Honch kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1048 mm
Fork offset / rake43.2 mm

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