KHS Alite 500 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand KHS
Model Alite 500
First production 2003
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)
- womens 17 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.50 (inches) Panaracer Fire XC Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Power Tools Linear Pull Levers
ProMax Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Aluminum
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Replaceable Dropout
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction 1 (inches) Rise
Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAluminum Threadless
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aluminum

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeVictor VPB-33
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
TruVativ X-Forge
Gear shift leversSEC Twistshift
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

KHS Alite 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Tourney M330
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Acera
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Six

Other Specs of KHS Alite 500

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Frost Blue
- Gloss Black
- White and Red
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatKHS Padded
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


KHS Alite 500 bike review

KHS produced the Alite 500 bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $369.00.
Alite 500 bike is available in many sizes such as 13 (inches), 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches), 21 (inches) and womens 17 (inches).
KHS Mountain bike Alite 500 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Frost Blue, Gloss Black and White and Red .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.50" Panaracer Fire XC Pro tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 32-hole. KHS equiped this exact model with ProMax linear-pull brakes, Power Tools Linear Pull levers braking system and Aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride KHS used 7005 aluminum, replaceable dropout material for the frame. Aluminum, 1" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alite 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum threadless.
For the smoothest biking experience TruVativ X-Forge, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by KHS, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SEC Twistshift gear shift levers.