KHS ALITE 500 X 1997 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 30 2011 specs comparison

KHS Alite 500 X
General InfosModel | Alite 500 X |
Manufacturer | KHS |
Year of production | 1997 |
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Color choice | -Polished |
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 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 |

Rocky Mountain Vertex 30
General InfosModel | Vertex 30 |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red and black |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1'' Maxxis Crossmark |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 3 LeversAvid Juicy 3 Hydraulic With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano M475 Disc |
Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss 445D |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Champion |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | FORM 7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | Easton Lo Rise |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Easton 6 Degrees |
Headset size | FSa ZS-4D |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-951 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano SMBB71 Press Fit |
Crankset parts and sizes | 44/32/22t TeethShimano FC-M590 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Vertex 30 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Direct MountShimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelRockShox Recon Silver R |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 30
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterEaston |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, KHS provided us with the latest version of its Alite 500 X bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of KHS Alite 500 X Mountain bike here
- Get your Rocky Mountain Vertex 30 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Vertex 30 Mountain bike here