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2013 KHS

ALITE 1000

A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with mid-range components and avid mechanical disc brakes.
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Manufacturer Price

$979
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCR
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetDeore, Alivio
BrakesAvid Mechanical Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

ALITE 1000

27 mph

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Reviews
MBR
KHS Alite 2000SL - MBR

Nov 2012 · Simon Collis

One of our favourite hardtails, revamped for 2013

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BikeRadar
KHS Alite 1000 review

Dec 2010 · Steve Worland

Well-equipped all-rounder that handles well on all but the most technical trails

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Alloy 6061, Hydroformed Double butted TT & DT, Smooth Welds w/replaceable derailleur hanger

ColorGhost White

Fork

SR Suntour XCR-LO-R, 100mm, Hydraulic Dampening, Rebound Adjust, Hydraulic Speed Lockout, Preload Adjust

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Octalink, ES25 Cartridge bearing

Headset

Cane Creek A-head 1-1/8, Zero Stack

Stem

3D Forged Alloy, 4-bolt, 31.8

Handlebar

Alloy,31.8 680X25mm

Saddle

WTB Volt Sport

Seatpost

Alloy micro-adjust

TypeRigid

Pedals

Wellgo alloy ATB 1 pc.

Grips

KHS Sport, Dual Compound

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore Shadow

Front Derailleur

Shimano Alivio

Crank

Shimano Alivio 9s Octalink, FC-M430, 44/32/22

Shifters

Shimano Alivio Trigger

Cassette

Shimano CS HG20-9 11-34T, 9-speed

Chain

KMC Z99 with MissingLink

Brakes

Avid Elixir 1, 160mm Rotors

TypeAvid Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Avid Elixir 1

Wheels
Rims

WTB SX19 Disc, 26", Doublewall

Spokes

14G Black with alloy nipples, 32X32

Front Hub

Alloy disc w/CNC Rotor Flange, QR

Rear Hub

Alloy disc w/CNC Rotor Flange, QR, Cassette

Tires

Kenda John Tomac Small Block 8, 26X2.1, 60 TPI, Folding

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