Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2001 KHS Alite 500

Velopedia Archive ID 90735

Overview

Model year	2001
Brand	KHS
Model	Alite 500
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	90735
Original MSRP	$299.00
Colors	Black, Red, Silver
Sizes	15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight	29 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum w/replaceable derailleur hanger
Fork	Mozo RM 110, 2.75" travel
Fork material	Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component 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
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed freewheel, 13 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Resin

Brakes

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

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" VP
Handlebar	Hsin Lung aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Aluminum Ahead type
Saddle	KHS Padded
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Aluminum, Q/R
Rims	Aluminum, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95" KHS Dirt Slick
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	558.8 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	419.1 mm
Wheelbase	1033.8 mm
Fork offset / rake	44.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.