KHS Descent X 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | KHS |
| Model | Descent X |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | KHS Descent X Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm) - 13.5 (inches) - 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) WTB Primal Raptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA Levers Dia-Compe VC-747 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R King Kong Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Bontrager BCX-2 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Shuhn Lih Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted True Temper AVR |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | F3 Aluminum |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC SS-91S |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth SR Apex 450 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
KHS Descent X Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of KHS Descent X
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
| Available colors | - Red |
| Weight | 27.6 |
| Pedals details | Aluminum Body With Clips & Straps Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Tecno Dynamica |
| Seat post extension | 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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KHS produced the Descent X bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $799.00.
Descent X bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
KHS Mountain bike Descent X can be found in one single color which is Red.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor tires and Shuhn Lih stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager BCX-2, 32-hole. KHS equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers braking system and King Kong aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride KHS used True Temper AVR, double-butted material for the frame. Hsin Lung aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Descent X to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience SR Apex 450, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by KHS, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.