Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 KHS FXT Comp

Velopedia Archive ID 68355

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	KHS
Model	FXT Comp
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	68355
Original MSRP	$1,399.00
Colors	Black/Ferrari red
Sizes	15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight	28.9 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Easton Elan 3
Fork	Rock Shox Indy XC
Fork material	Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Shock Works, 5.0" travel

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	Alico 4C-006
Handlebar extensions	F3 aluminum
Stem	Aluminum
Saddle	Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Seatpost	Polygon PM-312, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims	WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith 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	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	425 mm
Wheelbase	1080 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 November 8, 2026.