VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 KHS Aero Turbo

Velopedia Archive ID 76711

Overview

Model year1998
BrandKHS
ModelAero Turbo
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID76711
Original MSRP$1,199.00
ColorsRed
Sizes50 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm
Weight21.6 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Elite
ForkSpinner
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano 105SC
ShiftersShimano 105SC STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano 105SC, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano 105SC GS
CranksetShimano 105SC, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
ChainKMC SS-91S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-161 clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano 105SC Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105SC levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tien Hsin TH-365
HandlebarHsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemKalloy aluminum
SaddleSelle San Marco Squadra HDP, chromoly rails
Seatpost28.4mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano 105SC
RimsSun Rims Venus, 32-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesSplined alloy nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Panaracer Orbit
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle73°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase999 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.