VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 KHS FXT Sport

Velopedia Archive ID 73348

Overview

Model year1998
BrandKHS
ModelFXT Sport
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID73348
Original MSRP$549.00
ColorsBlack/red
SizesLarge, medium, small
Weight31.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkRST 261
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockShock Works, 2.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetTracer Safari, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-55, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 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 extensionsNot included
StemPower Tools
SaddleVelo VL-229
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 29.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: King Kong 381, Rear: Shimano RM40
RimsHJC P-GN aluminum, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Front tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1067 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.