KHS ALITE 500 2005 VS Kona KU 1997 specs comparison

KHS Alite 500
General InfosModel | Alite 500 |
Manufacturer | KHS |
Year of production | 2005 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Black and Blue- Silver and Gray-Red |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | All-terrain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Tektro 386A LeversTektro Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Weinmann ZAC 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethTruVativ X-Flow |
Gear shift levers | Shimano C102 |
Rear gear set | 32 - 11 Teeth8-speed |
KHS Alite 500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | SRAM 3.0 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM 4.0 |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) TravelMozo Vibe R |
Other Specs of KHS Alite 500
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | PVC |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | KHS ATB |
Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |

Kona Ku
General InfosModel | Ku |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Custom |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona SniffFront: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona Scratch |
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 | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton Elite |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Curve 2014 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset STC |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG70 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN71 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethCook Bros. E |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Kona Ku Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 |
Other Specs of Kona Ku
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Expedia |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterJoe Murray O-Beam |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, KHS provided us with the latest version of its Alite 500 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of KHS Alite 500 Mountain bike here
- Get your Kona Ku manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Ku Mountain bike here