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2013 KHS

ALITE 500

A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail women’s crosscountry bike with mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$769
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRST BLAZE
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetAlivio, Acera
BrakesHydraulic 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 500

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 2000SL review

Jul 2012 · Steve Worland

Lightweight performance for competitive XC riders, but fork could allow harder hitting

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Alloy 6061, Hydroformed Double butted TT & DT w/replaceable der hanger

ColorsTeam Red; Matte See Blue; Plum Tuckered

Fork

RST Blaze TNL, 100mm, Hydraulic dampening, hydraulic lockout, Preload adjust

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Bottom Bracket

Shimano Octalink, ES25 Cartridge bearing

Headset

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

Stem

Alloy 4-bolt,7degree, 31.8

Handlebar

Alloy,31.8 680X25mm, Ladies: 660mm

Saddle

KHS Sport Dual Density, Ladies: KHS Design

Seatpost

Alloy micro-adjust

TypeRigid

Pedals

Resin MTB platform w/boron axle

Grips

KHS Sport, Dual Compound

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Alivio

Front Derailleur

Shimano Acera

Crank

Shimano FC-M391-8, Octalink, 44/32/22

Shifters

Shimano Acera Trigger

Cassette

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

Chain

KMC Z99 with Missing Link

Brakes

Bengal Helix 7.0, Hydraulic Disc, 160mm Rotors

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Bengal Helix 7.0

Wheels
Rims

Weinmann XM25, 26", 32H, Doublewall

Spokes

14G Black 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, 26x1.95, 60 TPI

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