Lowest1.20:1
Highest4.33:1
Total range361%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
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2002 KHS Flite 500
Original specifications: Shimano Sora · 8-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 700c wheels · legacy reference geometry.
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At a glance
Archive #36831- Model year
- 2002
- Category
- Road
- Original MSRP
- $599.00
- Sizes
- 50cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
- Colors
- Yellow
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 27 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
2002 archived details
- Published colors
- Yellow
- Frame
- Reynolds 520
- Original equipment
- Road Mix
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildReynolds 520 · Road Mix · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Reynolds 520 |
| Fork | M7 |
| Fork Material | Carbon fiber composite w/aluminum steerer, sloping crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Road Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Sora STI Dual Control |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Sora, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Sora |
| Crankset | Aluminum, 30/42/52 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Tien Hsin, 118mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth |
| Chain | KMC Z-82, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Aluminum w/clips & straps |
Brakes
| Brakes | ProMax Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless aluminum |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | 3T T.H.E. |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | 3T T.H.E. |
| Saddle | Selle Italia XO |
| Seatpost | Kalloy micro-adjust |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | PowerTools Alloy |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun Rims MZ-14, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) double-butted |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 23c KHS |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 560 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 72° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 420 mm |
| Wheelbase | 981 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
Find replacement parts
KMC Z-82
1/2 x 3/32"
Retailer offers
SRAM PC-830 Chain One Color, 8 Speed
Replacement option
700 x 23c KHS
Replacement search: 700cx23 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Selle Italia XO
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Shimano Sora
Shimano Sora STI Dual Control
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 700 x 23c KHS
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Tien Hsin, 118mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: M7 · Carbon fiber composite w/aluminum steerer, sloping crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Road Mix · Shifters: Shimano Sora STI Dual Control · Front derailleur: Shimano Sora, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm · Rear derailleur: Shimano Sora · Crankset: Aluminum, 30/42/52 teeth · Bottom bracket: Tien Hsin, 118mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 12 - 25 teeth · Chain: KMC Z-82, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: ProMax Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Sun Rims MZ-14, 32-hole · Hubs: PowerTools Alloy · Front tire: 700 x 23c KHS
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless aluminum · Handlebar: 3T T.H.E. · Stem: 3T T.H.E. · Seatpost: Kalloy micro-adjust · Saddle: Selle Italia XO · Pedals: Aluminum w/clips & straps
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