KHS Flite 500 2001 Technical specs and features

Brand KHS
Model Flite 500
First production 2001
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories KHS Flite 500 Parts   
Available Sizes - 20 (inches) / 50 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 52 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 54 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 56 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 58 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 60 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c KHS
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Sora STI Dual Control Levers
ProMax Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims MZ-14
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAnatomic Drop Bar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsHsin Lung Aluminum
Headset size1 (inches) Tien Hsin

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-82
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118 (millimeters) Spindle
TH Sealed Bearing Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano Sora
Gear shift leversShimano Sora STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
8-speed

KHS Flite 500 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Sora
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Sora
Fork material Sloping Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeKinesis

Other Specs of KHS Flite 500

Component group setsRoad Mix
Available colors - Blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsAluminum With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatKHS Padded
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


KHS Flite 500 bike review

KHS produced the Flite 500 bike in 2001 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $749.00.
Flite 500 bike is available in many sizes such as 50 (centimeters), 52 (centimeters), 54 (centimeters), 56 (centimeters), 58 (centimeters) and 60cm (centimeters).
KHS Road Flite 500 can be found in one single color which is Blue.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c KHS tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Sun Rims MZ-14, 32-hole. KHS equiped this exact model with ProMax Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Sora STI Dual Control levers braking system and Aluminum, Q/R hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride KHS used 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Anatomic drop bar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Flite 500 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Hsin Lung aluminum.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Sora, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z-82 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by KHS, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Sora STI Dual Control gear shift levers.