KHS Alite 1000 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand KHS
Model Alite 1000
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories KHS Alite 1000 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 tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Duster II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA Levers
Dia-Compe VC-747 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Shimano STX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Shuhn Lih Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Maxima
Gear shift leversSachs Wavey
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

KHS Alite 1000 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of KHS Alite 1000

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Matte blue
Weight 27.0
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatKHS VL-273
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


KHS Alite 1000 bike review

KHS produced the Alite 1000 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $799.00.
Alite 1000 bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
KHS Mountain bike Alite 1000 can be found in one single color which is Matte blue.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Duster II tires and Shuhn Lih stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 32-hole. KHS equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers braking system and Front: Shimano STX suspension, Rear: Shimano STX-RC 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 1000 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Maxima, 24/34/42 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 Sachs Wavey gear shift levers.