VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 KHS Aero Comp

Velopedia Archive ID 62879

Overview

Model year1997
BrandKHS
ModelAero Comp
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID62879
Original MSRP$1,499.00
ColorsBlue/yellow
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight20.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialTrue Temper chromoly
ForkKhs
Fork materialAluminum, bonded, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 600 Ultegra
ShiftersShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 600 Ultegra
CranksetShimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" aluminum
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemAluminum
SaddleSelle San Marco Squadra HDP, chromoly rails
SeatpostKalloy SP-267, 27.2 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 600 Ultegra
RimsSun Rims Venus, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Panaracer Category-1 Pro
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube543 mm
Head-tube angle72.5°
Seat-tube angle75°
Chainstay / rear center372 mm
Wheelbase957 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 23, 2026.