Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 KHS Alite 3000

Velopedia Archive ID 67484

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	KHS
Model	Alite 3000
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	67484
Original MSRP	$1,249.00
Colors	Ducatti yellow/blue
Sizes	15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight	25.2 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum
Fork	Rock Shox Indy XC
Fork material	Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Deore LX
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano STX-RC top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset	SR Apex 450, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-UN52
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
Pedals	Aluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
Handlebar	Aluminum
Handlebar extensions	F3 aluminum
Stem	Kalloy aluminum
Saddle	Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Seatpost	Polygon PM-312, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano STX suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims	WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
Spokes	Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	565 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	425 mm
Wheelbase	1065 mm
Fork offset / rake	40.6 mm

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