KHS Descent X 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand KHS
Model Descent X
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories KHS Descent X Parts   
Available Sizes - 13.5 (inches) / 34.29 (cm)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 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) WTB Primal Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA Levers
Dia-Compe VC-747 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
King Kong Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Bontrager BCX-2
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Shuhn Lih Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
True Temper AVR
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionHsin Lung Aluminum
Handlebar extenderF3 Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR Apex 450
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

KHS Descent X Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of KHS Descent X

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Red
Weight 27.6
Pedals details Aluminum Body With Clips & Straps
Steel Cage
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


KHS Descent X bike review

KHS produced the Descent X bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $799.00.
Descent X bike is available in many sizes such as 13.5 (inches), 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
KHS Mountain bike Descent X can be found in one single color which is Red.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.10" WTB Primal Raptor tires and Shuhn Lih stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Bontrager BCX-2, 32-hole. KHS equiped this exact model with Dia-Compe VC-747 brakes, Dia-Compe PC-7 EXA levers braking system and King Kong aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride KHS used True Temper AVR, double-butted material for the frame. Hsin Lung aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Descent X to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kalloy aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience SR Apex 450, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC SS-91S chain that is easily replaceable as stated by KHS, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.