Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 KHS FXT Desent

Velopedia Archive ID 79824

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	KHS
Model	FXT Desent
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	79824
Original MSRP	$699.00
Colors	Yellow/black
Sizes	Large, medium, small
Weight	33.2 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Chromoly, double-butted
Fork	RST 381DH
Fork material	Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	Shock Works, 2.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano STX
Shifters	Shimano STX RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano STX
Crankset	Tracer Safari, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Victor VPB-55, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Victor VP 500

Brakes

Brakes	Power Tools 1000 brakes, Power Tools 1000 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Tioga
Handlebar	Hsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Power Tools
Saddle	Velo VL-229
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-242, 29.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: King Kong 381, Rear: Shimano RM40
Rims	HJC P-GN aluminum, 36-hole
Spokes	Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Splined alloy nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	565 mm
Head-tube angle	70.5°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	425 mm
Wheelbase	1067 mm
Fork offset / rake	45 mm

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