VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 KHS Montana Town+Country

Velopedia Archive ID 71727

Overview

Model year1998
BrandKHS
ModelMontana Town+Country
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID71727
Original MSRP$329.00
ColorsGreen, merlot purple
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21", womens 17"
Weight29.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkAkisu
Fork materialChromoly/hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Alivio
ShiftersShimano Altus EZ Fire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetShimano Alivio, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracketVictor VPB-55, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-988

Brakes

BrakesShimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Victor VP-H93
HandlebarHsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung 369-5
SaddleVelo VL-326-2
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 26.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: King Kong 381, Rear: Shimano RM40
RimsHJC P-GN aluminum, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Innova IA-2013
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube459 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1037 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

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