Lowest0.86:1
Highest3.82:1
Total range445%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
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1997 KHS Summit
Original specifications: Shimano STX-RC drivetrain · 26" wheels · 26.5 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #63500- Model year
- 1997
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $499.00
- Sizes
- 15", 17", 19", 21"
- Colors
- Ducatti yellow
- Weight
- 26.5 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 27 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1997 archived details
- Published colors
- Ducatti yellow
- Frame
- True Temper AVR, double-butted
- Original equipment
- Shimano STX-RC
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildTrue Temper AVR, double-butted · Shimano STX-RC · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | True Temper AVR, double-butted |
| Fork | Khs |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano STX-RC |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Sachs Wavey |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano STX-RC |
| Crankset | SR XR250, 24/34/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP26 |
| 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 | Dia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Aluminum |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Kalloy aluminum |
| Saddle | KHS VL-273 |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.8 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC |
|---|---|
| Rims | Alex aluminum, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
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Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 5 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 585 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 72° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1069 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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Shimano BB-LP26
Shimano STX-RC
More parts (1)Fewer parts
Aluminum micro-adjust
26.8 mm diameter
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 26.8 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-LP26 · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: KHS · Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano STX-RC · Shifters: Sachs Wavey · Front derailleur: Shimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano STX-RC · Crankset: SR XR250, 24/34/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-LP26 · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC SS-91S, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Dia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Alex aluminum, 32-hole · Hubs: Front: Shimano STX-RC suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC · Front tire: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset · Handlebar: Aluminum · Stem: Kalloy aluminum · Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust, 26.8 mm diameter · Saddle: KHS VL-273 · Pedals: Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
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