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2006 Kona Kula Deluxe · 2008 Kona Kula Deluxe

Specification2006 Kona Kula Deluxe2008 Kona Kula Deluxe
Overview
Model year20062008
BrandKonaKona
ModelKula DeluxeKula Deluxe
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID1086913233
Original MSRP$1,599.00$2,099.00
ColorsOrange/WhiteLight Blue/White
Sizes14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Ultralite RaceKona Race Light Scandium Butted
ForkFox Vanilla R, 100mm travelRockShox Reba SL, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain mixShimano XT
ShiftersShimano Deore LXShimano XT
Front derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano XT
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano XT Shadow
CranksetRace Face Evolve XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teethRace Face Evolve XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face Evolve XC X-TypeRace Face Evolve XC X-Type
Cassette—Shimano LX
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53Shimano HG73-9
PedalsShimano PD-M505 CliplessShimano PD-M505
Brakes
BrakesHayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC brakes, Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC leversHayes Stroker carbon w/V6 Rotor brakes, Hayes Stroker Carbon Hydraulic levers
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetAheadset STSFSA Orbit DL
HandlebarEaston EA30 RiserFSA XC-281AOS
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemEaston EA30FSA OS-150LX
SaddleWTB Rocket V RaceWTB Rocket V Como
SeatpostEaston EA30FSA FR-270
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Shimano Disc HB-525, Rear: Shimano Disc FH-525FSA XC-300
RimsSun DS2-XCFSA XC-300
SpokesStainless steel, 15ga front/14ga rear straight gaugeFsa
Front tire26 x 2.20" Nokian NBX Lite26 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.