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1997 KHS Trail

Original specifications: Shimano Altus drivetrain · 26" wheels · 30.5 lb published weight.

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Archive #66863
Model year
1997
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$239.00
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21", womens 17"
Colors
Brilliant blue
Weight
30.5 lb
Geometry
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Identification clues

1997 archived details

Published colors
Brilliant blue
Frame
Hi-tensile steel
Original equipment
Shimano Altus

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Original buildHi-tensile steel · Shimano Altus · 26" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

5 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

15"17"19"21"womens 17"

Published colors

Brilliant blue

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialHi-tensile steel
ForkKhs
Fork MaterialUnicrown

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano Altus
ShiftersShimano Altus EZ Fire
Front DerailleurShimano Tourney TY-30, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Altus
CranksetTracer aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom BracketVictor VPB-33, 118 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1" Victor VP-H73D
HandlebarSteel
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung steel
SaddleVelo VL-169
SeatpostSteel, 25.6 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: aluminum quick release, Rear: aluminum nutted
RimsAluminum, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.00" Duro HF-822
Wheel Size26" wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube548 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1080 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build48/38/28T · 13–28T · 7-speed
Lowest1.00:1 Highest3.69:1 Total range369%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear7.0 mph Highest gear25.7 mph

Uses front tire 26×2; rear size isn’t listed.

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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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
Shimano CN-UG50

1/2 x 3/32"

Front tire · Original
26 x 2.00" Duro HF-822 Replacement search: 26x2 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Altus
More parts (2)Fewer parts
Shifters · Original
Shimano Altus EZ Fire
Seatpost · Original
Steel

25.6 mm diameter

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Front tire
26 x 2.00" Duro HF-822
Drivetrain
7-speed
Seatpost diameter
25.6 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Victor VPB-33, 118 mm spindle · 68mm English
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: KHS · Unicrown

Archived: Group: Shimano Altus · Shifters: Shimano Altus EZ Fire · Front derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-30, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus · Crankset: Tracer aluminum, 28/38/48 teeth · Bottom bracket: Victor VPB-33, 118 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 13 - 28 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-UG50, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Aluminum, 36-hole · Hubs: Front: aluminum quick release, Rear: aluminum nutted · Front tire: 26 x 2.00" Duro HF-822

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" Victor VP-H73D · Handlebar: Steel · Stem: Hsin Lung steel · Seatpost: Steel, 25.6 mm diameter · Saddle: Velo VL-169 · Pedals: Resin

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