VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 KHS Montana Comp

Velopedia Archive ID 70856

Overview

Model year1998
BrandKHS
ModelMontana Comp
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID70856
Original MSRP$699.00
ColorsMerlot purple
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialTrue Temper Gold
ForkSpinner
Fork materialChromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsPower Tools clipless

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga
HandlebarHsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar extensionsPower Tools
StemPower Tools
SaddleVelo VL-229
SeatpostPolygon PM-936A, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: King Kong 535, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" IRC Mythos XC kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1066 mm
Fork offset / rake42 mm

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