KHS FXT Descent 1996 Technical specs and features

Brand KHS
Model FXT Descent
First production 1996
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories KHS FXT Descent 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 Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Panaracer Smoke
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Dart
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Chang Star 273A Levers
Chang Star 879AG Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted and 7000 Aluminium
True Temper AVR
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionKalloy AL002
Handlebar extenderPowertool Forged Alloy
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung TDS-AL-C42-8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
SR CW-CH35
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

KHS FXT Descent Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and chromoly
Fork typeRST 381

Other Specs of KHS FXT Descent

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Available colors - Black
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-85P With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 2.5 (inches) Travel
Shock Works R3
Saddle seatSelle San Marco Tecno Dynamica
Seat post extension 29.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Polygon PM-312


KHS FXT Descent bike review

KHS produced the FXT Descent bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $999.00.
FXT Descent bike is available in many sizes such as 15 (inches), 17 (inches), 19 (inches) and 21 (inches).
KHS Mountain bike FXT Descent can be found in one single color which is Black.
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Panaracer Dart tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Weinmann Zac 19, 32-hole. KHS equiped this exact model with Chang Star 879AG brakes, Chang Star 273A levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride KHS used True Temper AVR, double-butted/7000 aluminium material for the frame. Kalloy AL002 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this FXT Descent to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung TDS-AL-C42-8.
For the smoothest biking experience SR CW-CH35, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by KHS, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400 gear shift levers.