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1998 KHS Montana Trail

Original specifications: Shimano Altus drivetrain · 26" wheels · 30.3 lb published weight.

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Archive #74840
Model year
1998
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$229.00
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21", womens 17"
Colors
Green/ti fade
Weight
30.3 lb
Geometry
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Identification clues

1998 archived details

Published colors
Green/ti fade
Frame
Chromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
Original equipment
Shimano Altus

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Original buildChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel · Shimano Altus · 26" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

5 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

15"17"19"21"womens 17"

Published colors

Green/ti fade

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialChromoly seat tube/hi-tensile steel
ForkAkisu
Fork MaterialHi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

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
HandlebarHsin Lung MTB 155
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung MTS 309
SaddleVelo VL-263
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 26.0mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFormula HB-30FQ
RimsFL-317 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 · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube459 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center430 mm
Wheelbase1037 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

Published build48/38/28T · 14–28T · 7-speed
Lowest1.00:1 Highest3.43:1 Total range343%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear6.9 mph Highest gear23.7 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.

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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Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
KMC Z-51

1/2 x 3/32"

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Front tire · Original
26 x 1.90" Innova IA-2013 Replacement search: 26x1.9 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
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Crankset · Original
Shimano Tourney TY-30

28/38/48 teeth

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Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Altus
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Shifters · Original
Shimano Altus EZ Fire Plus
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Seatpost · Original
Kalloy SP-242

26.0mm diameter

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Hubs · Original
Formula HB-30FQ
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Front tire
26 x 1.90" Innova IA-2013
Drivetrain
7-speed
Seatpost diameter
26 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Victor VPB-33, 120mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Akisu · Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Shimano Altus · Shifters: Shimano Altus EZ Fire Plus · Front derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-30, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Altus · Crankset: Shimano Tourney TY-30, 28/38/48 teeth · Bottom bracket: Victor VPB-33, 120mm spindle · Rear cogs: 7-speed, 14 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: FL-317 aluminum, 36-hole · Hubs: Formula HB-30FQ · Front tire: 26 x 1.90" Innova IA-2013

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1" Victor VP-H733 · Handlebar: Hsin Lung MTB 155 · Stem: Hsin Lung MTS 309 · Seatpost: Kalloy SP-242, 26.0mm diameter · Saddle: Velo VL-263 · Pedals: Xerama SP-892N

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