Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 KHS Montana Summit

Velopedia Archive ID 58453

Overview

Model year	1996
Brand	KHS
Model	Montana Summit
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	58453
Original MSRP	$499.00
Colors	Dark blue, green
Sizes	15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight	26.5 lb

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano STX-RC
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-400
Front derailleur	Shimano STX-RC, top-pull
Rear derailleur	Shimano STX-RC
Crankset	Tracer, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Fasten NWL-85P w/clips & straps

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar	Hsin Lung MTB 110
Handlebar extensions	Powertool forged alloy
Stem	Hsin Lung TDS-AL-C42-8
Saddle	Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Seatpost	Polygon PM-312, 26.8 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 29, 2026.