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
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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 tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Inova
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 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 constructionWisdom Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Steel

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 22/34/42 Teeth
Tracer Granduer
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRST 161B

Other Specs of KHS Alite 500 X

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Available colors - Polished
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-195
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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.