KHS Alite 500 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | KHS |
| Model | Alite 500 |
| First production | 1996 |
| 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 1.95 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1027 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Altus Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann 519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted Alcoa 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Wei Hau ATB-1 |
| Handlebar extender | HL M-1 |
| Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung TDS-AL-C42-8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-UG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Tien Hsin TH-M1 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth SR CW-CH15 |
| 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 Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Spinner |
Other Specs of KHS Alite 500
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
| Available colors | - Polished - red |
| Weight | 26.1 |
| Pedals details | Victor VP-893N |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-195 |
| Seat post extension | 27.6 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242 |
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KHS Alite 500 bike review
KHS produced the Alite 500 bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $499.00.
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 Polished and red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Cheng Shin C-1027 tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann 519, 32-hole. KHS equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride KHS used Alcoa 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Wei Hau ATB-1 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alite 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung TDS-AL-C42-8.
For the smoothest biking experience SR CW-CH15, 22/32/44 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.