VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 KHS Montana Descent

Velopedia Archive ID 54469

Overview

Model year1996
BrandKHS
ModelMontana Descent
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID54469
Original MSRP$639.00
ColorsRed, yellow
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight25.4 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTrue Temper AVR, double-butted
ForkSpinner
Fork materialChromoly, butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano STX-RC, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSR CW-CM35, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesShimano STX-RC M-System brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7N levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarKalloy AL002
Handlebar extensionsPowertool forged alloy
StemHsin Lung TDS-AL-C42-8
SaddleSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsWeinmann Zac 19, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Psycho KS
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1048 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.