VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 KHS Alite 500

Velopedia Archive ID 76461

Overview

Model year1998
BrandKHS
ModelAlite 500
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID76461
Original MSRP$349.00
ColorsRed
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum
ForkAkisu
Fork materialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Altus
ShiftersShimano Altus EZ Fire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-32, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetShimano Tourney TY-30, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-33, 120mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsXerama SP-892N

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Victor VP-H93
HandlebarKalloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung MTS 309
SaddleVelo VL-289-2
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsKing Kong 381
RimsHJC P-GN aluminum, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Innova IA-2013
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1068 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.