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1997 KHS FXT Team (01)

Velopedia Archive ID 60758

Overview

Model year1997
BrandKHS
ModelFXT Team (01)
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID60758
Original MSRP$2,699.00
ColorsRed/Ducati yellow
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight27.2 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Elan 3
ForkRock Shox Judy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockFMF, 5.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN72
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAzonic clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset
HandlebarAzonic
Handlebar extensionsAluminum
StemAzonic
SaddleSelle San Marco Squadra HDP, chromoly rails
SeatpostTitec PG, 26.8 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Deore XT suspension, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
SpokesWheelsmith stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB VelociRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1080 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 10, 2026.