Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 KHS Montana Crest

Velopedia Archive ID 72848

Overview

Model year	1998
Brand	KHS
Model	Montana Crest
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	72848
Original MSRP	$399.00
Colors	Black, black/yellow
Sizes	15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight	30.3 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Chromoly main triangle/hi-tensile steel rear stays
Fork	RST 261
Fork material	Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano STX
Shifters	Shimano STX RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Alivio 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-988

Brakes

Brakes	Power Tools 1000 brakes, Power Tools 1000 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Tioga
Handlebar	Kalloy
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Kalloy aluminum
Saddle	Velo VL-229
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-242, 26.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	King Kong 381
Rims	HJC P-GN aluminum, 32-hole
Spokes	Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Innova IA-2005
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	459 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	430 mm
Wheelbase	1037 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.