KHS Alite 500 2006 Technical specs and features

Brand KHS
Model Alite 500
First production 2006
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories KHS Alite 500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 13 (inches) / 33.02 (cm)
- 13 (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 tire26 X 2.00 (inches) KHS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type +ÿ 6 (inches) Rotors Brakes
Shimano ST-EF50 Levers
Winzip Mechanical Disc
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy Disc
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Machined Walls
Weinmann ZAC-19 Doublewall
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Black

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlloy 30 (millimeters) Rise
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTDS-C279-8 17 Degree Alloy 4-bolt
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated WTB ZSS

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeVP-BC82P Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 42/32/22 Teeth
Truvativ X-Flow
Gear shift leversShimano ST-EF50
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

KHS Alite 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano FD-C050
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio RD-M410L
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 70 (millimeters)
Spinner Grind 1

Other Specs of KHS Alite 500

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Flat copper
- Blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals details Resin With Steel Cage With Boron Axle
VP-992S
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatKHS VL-3127 D2 Construction
Seat post extension SP-232
Alloy Micro-adjust


KHS Alite 500 bike review

KHS produced the Alite 500 bike in 2006 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $419.00.
Alite 500 bike is available in many sizes such as 13 (inches), 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
KHS Mountain bike Alite 500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Flat copper and Blue .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.00" KHS tires and Black spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann ZAC-19 doublewall, machined walls, 36-hole. KHS equiped this exact model with Winzip mechanical disc, +ÿ 6" rotors brakes, Shimano ST-EF50 levers braking system and Alloy disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride KHS used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Alloy 30mm rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alite 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TDS-C279-8 17 degree alloy 4-bolt.
For the smoothest biking experience Truvativ X-Flow, 42/32/22 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by KHS, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano ST-EF50 gear shift levers.