Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2006 KHS Alite 500

Velopedia Archive ID 10799

Overview

Model year	2006
Brand	KHS
Model	Alite 500
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	10799
Original MSRP	$419.00
Colors	Flat copper, Blue
Sizes	13", 15", 17", 19", 21"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum
Fork	Spinner Grind 1, 70mm
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Alivio
Shifters	Shimano ST-EF50
Front derailleur	Shimano FD-C050
Rear derailleur	Shimano Alivio RD-M410L
Crankset	Truvativ X-Flow, 42/32/22 teeth
Bottom bracket	VP-BC82P cartridge
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain	KMC Z72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	VP-992S, resin w/steel cage w/boron axle

Brakes

Brakes	Winzip mechanical disc, Ø 6" rotors brakes, Shimano ST-EF50 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" integrated WTB ZSS
Handlebar	Alloy 30mm rise
Handlebar extensions	N/A
Stem	TDS-C279-8 17 degree alloy 4-bolt
Saddle	KHS VL-3127 D2 construction
Seatpost	Alloy micro-adjust, SP-232

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Alloy disc
Rims	Weinmann ZAC-19 doublewall, machined walls, 36-hole
Spokes	Black, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.00" KHS
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 21, 2026.