VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 KHS Nomad

Velopedia Archive ID 88162

Overview

Model year1999
BrandKHS
ModelNomad
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID88162
Original MSRP$519.00
ColorsRed
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight26.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted
ForkAkisu
Fork materialChromoly, oversize, unicrown crown
Rear shockShock Works, 1.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetTracer Safari, 22/32/42 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-988

Brakes

BrakesPower Tools 1000 brakes, Power Tools 1000 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga TG
HandlebarKalloy aluminum
Handlebar extensionsPower Tools
StemHsin Lung aluminum
SaddleVelo VL-354
SeatpostKalloy SP-339, 26.8mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsAluminum, Q/R
RimsSun Rims ZJ-18, 36-hole
SpokesShuhn Lih steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" IRC Mythos XC
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube565 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center425 mm
Wheelbase1076 mm
Fork offset / rake38 mm

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