VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 KHS Aero Turbo

Velopedia Archive ID 68234

Overview

Model year1997
BrandKHS
ModelAero Turbo
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID68234
Original MSRP$1,199.00
ColorsRed
Sizes50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm
Weight21.6 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Elan 3
ForkKhs
Fork materialChromoly, aero crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 105SC
ShiftersShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 105SC, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear derailleurShimano 105SC GS
CranksetShimano 105SC, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" steel
HandlebarAluminum
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemAluminum
SaddleSelle San Marco Squadra HDP, chromoly rails
SeatpostKalloy SP-267, 28.4 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 105SC
RimsSun Rims Venus, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Panaracer Orbit
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube545 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase991 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 21, 2026.