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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2006 Kona Cinder Cone and 2008 Kona Cinder Cone.
- Identity & price
2006 Kona Cinder Cone had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2008 Kona Cinder Cone.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2006 Kona Cinder Cone
2008 Kona Cinder Cone
Overview
Model Year
2006
2008
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Cinder Cone
Cinder Cone
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$699.00
$799.00
Colors
Red
Blue
Sizes
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted Aluminum
Kona All Mountain Butted Aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi MZ-3, 100mm travel
RockShox Dart 3 w/lockout, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano LX
Crankset
Truvativ FiveD, 22/32/44 teeth
FSA Alpha Drive Exo, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ LE
FSA Powerdrive
Cassette
—
Shimano Deore
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53
Shimano HG53-9
Pedals
Wellgo LU-A9
Wellgo LU-A9
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes MX-2 brakes, Avid Disc FR-5 levers
Hayes Stroker Ryde w/V6 Rotor brakes, Hayes Stroker Ryde Hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Aheadset STS
Th
Handlebar
Kona Aluminum Riser
Kona Aluminum Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona Control
Kona Control
Saddle
WTB Pure V Sport
WTB Speed V Sport SE
Seatpost
Kona Thumb
Kona Thumb
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano M475 disc
Rims
Sun Black Eye
Sun Black Eye
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Nokian NBT
26 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.