KHS ALITE 3000 1998 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 50 2009 specs comparison

KHS Alite 3000
General InfosModel | Alite 3000 |
Manufacturer | KHS |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Blue and orange |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC Kevlar |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX LeversShimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LXFront: King Kong 535 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Splined Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeShuhn Lih Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Power Tools |
Handlebar stem details | Power Tools |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC SS-82 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110.5 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
KHS Alite 3000 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-3 BAM |
Other Specs of KHS Alite 3000
Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
Pedals details | Power Tools Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Velo VL-229 |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterPolygon PM-736A |

Rocky Mountain Vertex 50
General InfosModel | Vertex 50 |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -White and Carbon |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 (inches) Hutchinson Toro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Formula Oro K24 Hydraulic LeversFormula ORO K24 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | BladedMavic CrossRide |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | RMB FORM 7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 Lo Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 31.8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA TH-848 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53-9 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face Evolve XC X-Type |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Evolve XC X-Type |
Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
Fork material | Single CrownMagnesium and aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelFox 32 F100RL |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 50
Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Race SL |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterEaston EA50 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, KHS provided us with the latest version of its Alite 3000 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of KHS Alite 3000 Mountain bike here
- Get your Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 Mountain bike here