KHS Alite 500 X 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | KHS |
| Model | Alite 500 X |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | KHS Alite 500 X 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) Inova |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Altus Levers Shimano Altus Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R King Kong Aluminum |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Femco 564A |
| 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 | Wisdom Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kalloy Aluminum |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Steel |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-UG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118 (millimeters) Spindle Victor VP BC-50 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 Teeth Tracer Granduer |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Altus EZ Fire Plus |
| Rear gear set | 13 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
KHS Alite 500 X Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
| Fork type | RST 161B |
Other Specs of KHS Alite 500 X
| Component group sets | Shimano Alivio |
| Available colors | - Polished |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Resin |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-195 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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KHS Alite 500 X bike review
KHS produced the Alite 500 X bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $499.00.
Alite 500 X bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
KHS Mountain bike Alite 500 X can be found in one single color which is Polished.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Inova tires and Shuhn Lih stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Femco 564A, 32-hole. KHS equiped this exact model with Shimano Altus brakes, Shimano Altus levers braking system and King Kong aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride KHS used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Wisdom aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Alite 500 X to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Tracer Granduer, 22/34/42 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 Plus gear shift levers.