Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 KHS Montana Crest

Velopedia Archive ID 53719

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	KHS
Model	Montana Crest
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	53719
Original MSRP	$379.00
Colors	Gray, purple
Sizes	15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight	28.4 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded steel
Frame material	True Temper AVR, double-butted
Fork	Spinner
Fork material	Chromoly, forged dropouts, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano STX
Shifters	Shimano Altus EZ Fire
Front derailleur	Shimano STX, top-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano STX
Crankset	Tracer, 24/32/42 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 Tourney TY-22 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 MT-11R
Stem	Wei Hau ATB-160-2
Saddle	Velo VL-195
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-242, 25.6 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Rims	Weinmann 4019, 36-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1040N
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	548 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	430 mm
Wheelbase	1055 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm

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