VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2001 KHS Alite 1000

Velopedia Archive ID 90881

Overview

Model year2001
BrandKHS
ModelAlite 1000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID90881
Original MSRP$549.00
ColorsBlack/blue, black/white
Sizes15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight26.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRST 381/AET, 3.5" travel
Fork materialAluminum/chromoly, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Acera, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore
CranksetSR CW-302PB, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketTH Sealed bearing cartridge, 111mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainKMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage

Brakes

BrakesProMax linear-pull brakes, ProMax linear-pull levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" VP
HandlebarPowerTools
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum Ahead type
SaddleKHS Padded
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust

Wheels & tires

HubsAluminum, Q/R
RimsSun Double Wall, 32-hole
Spokes1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" KHS Dirt Slick
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1079.5 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm

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