KHS Alite 500 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand KHS
Model Alite 500
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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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 tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Innova IA-2013
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Altus Levers
Shimano Altus Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesKing Kong 381
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
HJC P-GN 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 constructionKalloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung MTS 309
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Victor VP-H93

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 120 (millimeters) Spindle
Victor VPB-33
Crankset parts and sizes 28/38/48 Teeth
Shimano Tourney TY-30
Gear shift leversShimano Altus EZ Fire Plus
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

KHS Alite 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Tourney TY-32
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Altus
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Hi-tensile Steel
Fork typeAkisu

Other Specs of KHS Alite 500

Component group setsShimano Altus
Available colors - Red
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsXerama SP-892N
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-289-2
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


KHS Alite 500 bike review

KHS produced the Alite 500 bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $349.00.
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 one single color which is Red.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.90" Innova IA-2013 tires and Shuhn Lih stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by HJC P-GN aluminum, 36-hole. KHS equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers braking system and King Kong 381 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride KHS used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Kalloy high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alite 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung MTS 309.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Tourney TY-30, 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 Shimano Altus EZ Fire Plus gear shift levers.