Lowest1.00:1
Highest4.36:1
Total range436%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.
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1998 KHS Montana Nomad
Original specifications: Shimano Deore LX · 8-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels · 25.9 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #75090- Model year
- 1998
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $449.00
- Sizes
- 15", 17", 19", 21"
- Colors
- Blue
- Weight
- 25.9 lb
- In this record
- 27 specifications · archived image · original MSRP
Original buildChromoly, double-butted · Mountain Mix · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Chromoly, double-butted |
| Fork | Akisu |
| Fork Material | 4130 chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Sachs Power Grip Plus Wavey |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Tracer Safari, 28/38/48 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-LP26, 110.5mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | KMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Victor VP-988 w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | Power Tools 1000 brakes, Power Tools 1000 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Tioga |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Kalloy |
| Handlebar Extensions | Power Tools |
| Stem | Kalloy aluminum |
| Saddle | Velo VL-229 |
| Seatpost | Polygon PM-312, 26.8mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: King Kong 535, Rear: Shimano STX-RC |
|---|---|
| Rims | Alex MP-19F, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Shuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Shimano BB-LP26
110.5mm spindle
Shimano Deore LX SGS
More parts (2)Fewer parts
Polygon PM-312
26.8mm diameter
Alex MP-19F
32-hole
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 26.8 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano BB-LP26, 110.5mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Akisu · 4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Sachs Power Grip Plus Wavey · Front derailleur: Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore LX SGS · Crankset: Tracer Safari, 28/38/48 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-LP26, 110.5mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Power Tools 1000 brakes, Power Tools 1000 levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Alex MP-19F, 32-hole · Hubs: Front: King Kong 535, Rear: Shimano STX-RC · Front tire: 26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Tioga · Handlebar: Kalloy · Stem: Kalloy aluminum · Seatpost: Polygon PM-312, 26.8mm diameter · Saddle: Velo VL-229 · Pedals: Victor VP-988 w/clips & straps
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