VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 KHS Montana Sport

Velopedia Archive ID 70606

Overview

Model year1998
BrandKHS
ModelMontana Sport
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID70606
Original MSRP$299.00
ColorsBlack/blue fade, titanium
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21", womens 17"
Weight30.3 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkRST 260
Fork materialChromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Altus
ShiftersShimano Altus EZ Fire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Altus
CranksetShimano Tourney TY-30, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-33, 120mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsXerama SP-892N

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Victor VP-H733
HandlebarKalloy
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung MTS 309
SaddleVelo VL-289-2
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 26.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsKing Kong 381
RimsHJC P-GN aluminum, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Innova IA-2005
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube459 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1037 mm
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.