KHS Alite 2000 wins MBR test two years running!!

The KHS Alite 2000 won the mbr best mid range hardtail in 2010 & 2011 and got a best buy listing and value award in What Mountain Bike in 2010. The frame has a custom formed top tube for a positive steering front end, square section snake stays for good tracking and ride response. For 2011 it’s gone upmarket with a future proofed higher spec Shimano 30 speed SLX/XT Dyna system drivetrain, bringing intelligent ratios and slick shifting from the 12-36 ratio cassette and semi compact shimano 2 piece crankset.

 

• Fork: RST First Air 100mm, alloy steerer, mag lowers, rebound adj, lock out, 1700gms
• Tires: Kenda John Tomac Small Block 8, 26×2.1 Folding
• Speed: 30 speed
• Spokes: 14 gauge black with alloy nipples
• Derailleur Front: Shimano SLX 10 speed
• Derailleur Rear: Shimano XT 10 speed
• Shifters: Shimano SLX 10 speed with doubletap
• Chain: Shimano 10 speed CN-HG74
• Crankset: Shimano 10speed M552 2pc 42/32/24
• Bottom Bracket: Shimano outboard cartridge bearing
• Freewheel / Cassette: Shimano HG81 10 speed 11-36
• Pedals: Wellgo alloy cage
• Seatpost: Alloy micro-adjust single bolt offset 31.6mm
• Stem: Kore Race 3D forged 31.8, 4-bolt
• Headset: Cane Creek zero stack semi integrated
• Brake Levers: Hayes stroker Ryde
• Brakes: Hayes Stroker Ryde Disc, hydraulic 160/160
• Colour: Metallic grey with white decals
• Frame Size: 15,17,19,21

 

 

	Size 15	Size 17	Size 19	Size 21
Seat Tube Length (Centre to Top)	381/15	432/17	483/19	533/21
Top Tube Length (Horizontal)	550/21.7	585/23	615/24.2	640/25.2
Chainstay Length	425/16.7	425/16.7	425/16.7	425/16.7
Bottom Bracket Height	292/11.5	292/11.5	292/11.5	292/11.5
Head/Seat Tube Angle	71/73	71/73	71/73	71/73
Standover (compare to your inside leg)	723/28.5	739/29.1	760/29.9	795/31.3
Head Tube Length	110	120	130	145
Suggested rider height	Up to 5ft7	5ft7 – 5ft11	5ft11 – 6ft2	6ft2+