VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 KHS Alite 2000

Velopedia Archive ID 77582

Overview

Model year1998
BrandKHS
ModelAlite 2000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID77582
Original MSRP$649.00
ColorsYellow/black
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight26.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkRST 381R
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore LX
ShiftersSachs Power Grip Plus Wavey
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetTracer Safari, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-988 w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesPower Tools 1000 brakes, Power Tools 1000 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga
HandlebarKalloy
Handlebar extensionsPower Tools
StemKalloy aluminum
SaddleVelo VL-229
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: King Kong 535, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsSun Rims CR18, 32-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesSplined alloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1048 mm

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