KHS FXT DESCENT 1996 VS Diamondback SORTIE 3 2009 specs comparison
KHS FXT Descent
General InfosModel | FXT Descent |
Manufacturer | KHS |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Black |
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 | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer SmokeFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Dart |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Chang Star 273A LeversChang Star 879AG Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWeinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted and 7000 AluminiumTrue Temper AVR |
Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | Kalloy AL002 |
Handlebar extender | Powertool Forged Alloy |
Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung TDS-AL-C42-8 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethSR CW-CH35 |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
KHS FXT Descent Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano STX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and chromoly |
Fork type | RST 381 |
Other Specs of KHS FXT Descent
Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
Pedals details | Fasten NWL-85P With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | 2.5 (inches) TravelShock Works R3 |
Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica |
Seat post extension | 29.2 (millimeters) DiameterPolygon PM-312 |

Diamondback Sortie 3
General InfosModel | Sortie 3 |
Manufacturer | Diamondback |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Metallic Deep Dark Sea and Cave Green |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) WTB Wolverine Comp |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Juicy 5 Hydraulic LeversAvid Juicy 5 With 185 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Juicy 5 With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Alloy Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic XM317 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum With Hydroformed TT & Butted DT |
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) Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ GXP |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethTruVativ Firex 3.2 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.9 Trigger |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Diamondback Sortie 3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 130 (millimeters) TravelFox 32 Float RL |
Other Specs of Diamondback Sortie 3
Component group sets | SRAM X.9/mix |
Pedals details | DB Sound Alloy |
Rear shock absorber | 5 (inches) TravelFox Float RP23 |
Saddle seat | WTB Silverado |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) DiameterEaston EA50 Two-bolt |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, KHS provided us with the latest version of its FXT Descent bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of KHS FXT Descent Mountain bike here
- Get your Diamondback Sortie 3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Diamondback Sortie 3 Mountain bike here