Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 KHS Alite 4000

Velopedia Archive ID 38906

Overview

Model year	2003
Brand	KHS
Model	Alite 4000
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	38906
Original MSRP	$3,499.00
Colors	White
Sizes	15", 17", 19", 21"
Weight	21.5 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Aluminum, carbon stays
Fork	Rock Shox Sid World Cup, 63mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR
Crankset	TruVativ Stylo Team, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	TruVativ ISIS spline
Rear cogs	9-speed, 12 - 34 teeth
Chain	KMC Z9200, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	WTB MP250 Stealth

Brakes

Brakes	Avid Single Digit Ti brakes, Avid Speed Dial 7 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit DL
Handlebar	Easton Monkey Lite Carbon
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Easton EA-70
Saddle	EXP Carbon
Seatpost	Easton EC70

Wheels & tires

Hubs	WTB Laser XC
Rims	WTB Laser XC, 32-hole
Spokes	Wheelsmith stainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Aluminum nipples
Front tire	26 x 1.95" Panaracer Trail Blaster
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	584.2 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	424.2 mm
Wheelbase	1079.5 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 28, 2026.