KHS Alite 500 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand KHS
Model Alite 500
First production 1997
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 2.10 (inches) Duro HF-828
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Altus Levers
Shimano Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAluminum Quick Release
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
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 constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-UG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
Victor VP BC-50
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Tracer Granduer
Gear shift leversShimano Altus EZ Fire
Rear gear set 13 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

KHS Alite 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeKHS

Other Specs of KHS Alite 500

Component group setsShimano Alivio and Altus
Available colors - Matte black
Weight 27.1
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Master
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


KHS Alite 500 bike review

KHS produced the Alite 500 bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $399.00.
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 Matte black .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" Duro HF-828 tires and Shuhn Lih stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Aluminum, 32-hole. KHS equiped this exact model with Shimano brakes, Shimano Altus levers braking system and Aluminum quick release hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride KHS used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alite 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Tracer Granduer, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-UG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by KHS, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Altus EZ Fire gear shift levers.