KHS Alite 500 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | KHS |
| Model | Alite 500 |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain Without Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | KHS Alite 500 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 15 (inches) / 38.1 (cm) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Duro HF-828 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Altus Levers Shimano Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum Quick Release |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Shuhn Lih Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-UG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Victor VP BC-50 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Tracer Granduer |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Altus EZ Fire |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
KHS Alite 500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | KHS |
Other Specs of KHS Alite 500
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio and Altus |
| Available colors | - Matte black |
| Weight | 27.1 |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Master |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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KHS produced the Alite 500 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $399.00.
Alite 500 bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
KHS Mountain bike Alite 500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Matte black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Duro HF-828 tires and Shuhn Lih stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 32-hole. KHS equiped this exact model with Shimano brakes, Shimano Altus levers braking system and Aluminum quick release hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride KHS used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alite 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Tracer Granduer, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-UG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by KHS, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Altus EZ Fire gear shift levers.