VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 KHS Alite 1000

Velopedia Archive ID 86170

Overview

Model year1999
BrandKHS
ModelAlite 1000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID86170
Original MSRP$639.00
ColorsSilver/Black
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight26.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkAnswer Manitou Spyder, 2.75" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetTracer Safari, 20/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketTien Hsin BB-7700, 110.5mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC SS-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP-338A

Brakes

BrakesPower Tools 1000 brakes, Power Tools 1000 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga TG
HandlebarKalloy aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemPower Tools
SaddleVelo VL-354
SeatpostKalloy SP-339, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsAluminum, Q/R
RimsHJC P-GN aluminum, 32-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle72°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1048 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm

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