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2002 KHS Alite 2000

Original specifications: Shimano Deore · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels · legacy reference geometry.

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Archive #36858
Model year
2002
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$749.00
Sizes
15", 17", 19", 21"
Colors
Blue
Geometry
Legacy reference
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Identification clues

2002 archived details

Published colors
Blue
Frame
7005 aluminum, replaceable dropout
Original equipment
Mountain Mix

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Original build7005 aluminum, replaceable dropout · Mountain Mix · 26" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

4 sizes · 1 color

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

Blue

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7005 aluminum, replaceable dropout
ForkRock Shox Judy XC, 2.5" travel
Fork MaterialAluminum, single triple-clamp crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore
Front DerailleurShimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore
CranksetTruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketSealed cartridge
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainKMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsPowerTools clipless

Brakes

BrakesAvid Single Digit 3 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" aluminum
HandlebarKore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemKore Lite 2
SaddleWTB Rocket V-Comp
SeatpostKore Lite 2

Wheels & Tires

HubsPowerTools
RimsSun Rims CR18, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" Panaracer Fire XC
Wheel Size26" wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1079.5 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 sizes44/32/22T · 11–34T · 9-speed
Lowest0.65:1 Highest4.00:1 Total range618%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear4.5 mph Highest gear28.1 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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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Rear tire

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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 Z9000

1/2 x 3/32"

Front tire · Original
26 x 2.10" Panaracer Fire XC
Saddle · Original
WTB Rocket V-Comp
More parts (2)Fewer parts
Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Deore
Shifters · Original
Shimano Deore

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Front tire
26 x 2.10" Panaracer Fire XC
Drivetrain
9-speed
Bottom bracket / shell
Sealed cartridge · 68mm English
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Rock Shox Judy XC, 2.5" travel · Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown

Archived: Fork: Rock Shox Judy XC, 2.5" travel

Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore · Crankset: TruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Sealed cartridge · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth · Chain: KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Avid Single Digit 3 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun Rims CR18, 32-hole · Hubs: PowerTools · Front tire: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Fire XC

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" aluminum · Handlebar: Kore Lite Bar 1 · Stem: Kore Lite 2 · Seatpost: Kore Lite 2 · Saddle: WTB Rocket V-Comp · Pedals: PowerTools clipless

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