VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 KHS Alite 1000

Velopedia Archive ID 38905

Overview

Model year2003
BrandKHS
ModelAlite 1000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID38905
Original MSRP$549.00
ColorsGreen, White/Bigfoot Blue
Sizes13", 15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight28.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, replaceable dropout
ForkRock Shox Pilot C, 80mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano Acera
Rear derailleurShimano Alivio
CranksetTruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketSealed cartridge
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC Z82, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage

Brakes

BrakesAvid Single Digit 3 brakes, Power Tools Linear Pull levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless aluminum
HandlebarAluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemAluminum threadless
SaddleKHS Padded ATB
SeatpostKalloy micro-adjust

Wheels & tires

HubsPowerTools Alloy
RimsAluminum, 36-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Panaracer Fire XC Pro
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1079.5 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.