VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2001 KHS Flite 500

Velopedia Archive ID 90876

Overview

Model year2001
BrandKHS
ModelFlite 500
Bicycle typeRoad/sport
Archive ID90876
Original MSRP$749.00
ColorsBlue
Sizes50, 52, 54, 56, 58, 60cm
Weight22 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkKinesis
Fork materialAluminum, sloping crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupRoad Mix
ShiftersShimano Sora STI Dual Control
Front derailleurShimano Sora, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Sora
CranksetShimano Sora, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom bracketTH Sealed bearing cartridge, 118mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
ChainKMC Z-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesProMax Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1" Tien Hsin
HandlebarAnatomic drop bar
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemHsin Lung aluminum
SaddleKHS Padded
SeatpostAluminum micro-adjust

Wheels & tires

HubsAluminum, Q/R
RimsSun Rims MZ-14, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire700 x 23c KHS
Wheel size700c wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube560 mm
Head-tube angle73.5°
Seat-tube angle72°
Chainstay / rear center420 mm
Wheelbase981 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm

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