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1998 KHS Montana Nomad

Velopedia Archive ID 75090

Overview

Model year1998
BrandKHS
ModelMontana Nomad
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID75090
Original MSRP$449.00
ColorsBlue
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight25.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkAkisu
Fork material4130 chromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersSachs Power Grip Plus Wavey
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetTracer Safari, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC SS-82, 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 extensionsPower Tools
StemKalloy aluminum
SaddleVelo VL-229
SeatpostPolygon PM-312, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: King Kong 535, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
RimsAlex MP-19F, 32-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size26" wheels

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