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2001 KHS Alite 500

Original specifications: Mountain Mix drivetrain · 26" wheels · 29 lb published weight.

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Archive #90735
Model year
2001
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$299.00
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21"
Colors
Black, Red, Silver
Weight
29 lb
Geometry
Legacy reference
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Identification clues

2001 archived details

Published colors
Black, Red, Silver
Frame
7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Original equipment
Mountain Mix

Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.

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Original build7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger · Mountain Mix · 26" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

4 sizes · 3 colors

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

Published sizes

15"17"19"21"

Published colors

BlackRedSilver

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
ForkMozo RM 110, 2.75" travel
Fork MaterialAluminum, triple-clamp crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersSunRace Twist Shift
Front DerailleurShimano Tourney TY-22, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm
Rear DerailleurShimano MR-40
CranksetSR XR128, 28/38/48 teeth
Bottom BracketVictor VPB-33, 111mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed freewheel, 13 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsResin

Brakes

BrakesProMax linear-pull brakes, ProMax linear-pull levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" VP
HandlebarHsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemAluminum Ahead type
SaddleKHS Padded
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust

Wheels & Tires

HubsAluminum, Q/R
RimsAluminum, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.95" KHS Dirt Slick
Wheel Size26" wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube558.8 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center419.1 mm
Wheelbase1033.8 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes48/38/28T · 13–28T · 7-speed
Lowest1.00:1 Highest3.69:1 Total range369%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear6.9 mph Highest gear25.6 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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 1.95" KHS Dirt Slick Replacement search: 26x1.95 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
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Brake pads · Original
ProMax linear-pull brakes

ProMax linear-pull levers

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Front tire
26 x 1.95" KHS Dirt Slick
Drivetrain
7-speed
Bottom bracket / shell
Victor VPB-33, 111mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Mozo RM 110, 2.75" travel · Aluminum, triple-clamp crown

Suspension

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Archived: Fork: Mozo RM 110, 2.75" travel

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: SunRace Twist Shift · Front derailleur: Shimano Tourney TY-22, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano MR-40 · Crankset: SR XR128, 28/38/48 teeth · Bottom bracket: Victor VPB-33, 111mm spindle · Rear cogs: 7-speed freewheel, 13 - 28 teeth · Chain: KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: ProMax linear-pull brakes, ProMax linear-pull levers

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Aluminum, 32-hole · Hubs: Aluminum, Q/R · Front tire: 26 x 1.95" KHS Dirt Slick

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" VP · Handlebar: Hsin Lung aluminum · Stem: Aluminum Ahead type · Seatpost: Aluminum micro-adjust · Saddle: KHS Padded · Pedals: Resin

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