Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 KHS Summit

Velopedia Archive ID 63500

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	KHS
Model	Summit
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID	63500
Original MSRP	$499.00
Colors	Ducatti yellow
Sizes	15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight	26.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	True Temper AVR, double-butted
Fork	Khs
Fork material	Chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shock	N/A

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	585 mm
Head-tube angle	72°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	425 mm
Wheelbase	1069 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 8, 2026.