VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 KHS Aero Turbo

Velopedia Archive ID 85299

Overview

Model year1999
BrandKHS
ModelAero Turbo
Bicycle typeRoad race & triathlon
Archive ID85299
Original MSRP$799.00
ColorsYellow
Sizes50cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
Weight22.8 lb

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component groupRoad Mix
ShiftersShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano RX-100, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano 105 GS
CranksetShimano RX-100, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketTien Hsin TH-7418 AL sealed cartridge, 122.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
ChainKMC Z9900, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-101

Brakes

BrakesShimano RX-100 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tien Hsin TH-365
HandlebarAluminum, drop style
Handlebar extensionsN/A
StemKalloy KWG aluminum
SaddleVelo VL-354
SeatpostKalloy SP-267, 27.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano RX-100, Rear: Shimano 105
RimsSun Rims M14A, 32-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c Panaracer Elite
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center410 mm
Wheelbase982 mm
Fork offset / rake43 mm

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