KHS Alite 500 2001 Technical specs and features
| Brand | KHS |
| Model | Alite 500 |
| First production | 2001 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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) KHS Dirt Slick |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | ProMax Linear-pull LeversProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and RAluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Ahead Type |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) VP |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z-51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 111 (millimeters) SpindleVictor VPB-33 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethSR XR128 |
| Gear shift levers | SunRace Twist Shift |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 28 Teeth7-speed Freewheel |
KHS Alite 500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano MR-40 |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
| Fork type | 2.75 (inches) TravelMozo RM 110 |
Other Specs of KHS Alite 500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Black- Red- Silver |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | KHS Padded |
| Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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KHS Alite 500 bike review
KHS produced the Alite 500 bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $299.00.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 Black, Red and Silver .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" KHS Dirt Slick 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, ProMax linear-pull levers braking system and Aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride KHS used 7005 aluminum with replaceable derailleur hanger material for the frame. Hsin Lung aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alite 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum Ahead type.
For the smoothest biking experience SR XR128, 28/38/48 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z-51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by KHS, the whole system is connected to a high reliability SunRace Twist Shift gear shift levers.