Iron Horse ARS 8.0 1999 VS KHS ALITE 500 X 1997 specs comparison

Iron Horse ARS 8.0
General InfosModel | ARS 8.0 |
Manufacturer | Iron Horse |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Mango |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Skelter KevlarFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Helter Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Real LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LXFront: Ringle Son Of Bubba |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeSun Rims Rhyno Lite |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton Reaction With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 1.5 (inches) RiseAzonic World Force |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Azonic ORC |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG72 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano Deore LX |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Iron Horse ARS 8.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 4.0 (inches) TravelAnswer Manitou X-Vert |
Other Specs of Iron Horse ARS 8.0
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M636 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Chromoly RailsSDG Ventura Comp |
Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) DiameterTitec AL-235 |

KHS Alite 500 X
General InfosModel | Alite 500 X |
Manufacturer | KHS |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Polished |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Inova |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Altus LeversShimano Altus Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and RKing Kong Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeFemco 564A |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeShuhn Lih Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Wisdom Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-UG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) SpindleVictor VP BC-50 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 TeethTracer Granduer |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Altus EZ Fire Plus |
Rear gear set | 13 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
KHS Alite 500 X Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | RST 161B |
Other Specs of KHS Alite 500 X
Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Velo VL-195 |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Iron Horse provided us with the latest version of its ARS 8.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Iron Horse ARS 8.0 Mountain bike here
- Get your KHS Alite 500 X manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for KHS Alite 500 X Mountain bike here