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 |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 1.90 (inches) Innova IA-2013 |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Altus Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | King Kong 381 |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole HJC P-GN Aluminum |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Shuhn Lih Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kalloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Hsin Lung MTS 309 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Victor VP-H93 |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (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 levers | Shimano 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 type | Akisu |
Other Specs of KHS Alite 500
| Component group sets | Shimano Altus |
| Available colors | - Red |
| Weight | Unspecified |
| Pedals details | Xerama SP-892N |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-289-2 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy SP-242 |
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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.