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2006 Kona Kula Deluxe · 2005 Kona Kula Deluxe

Specification2006 Kona Kula Deluxe2005 Kona Kula Deluxe
Overview
Model year20062005
BrandKonaKona
ModelKula DeluxeKula Deluxe
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID1086992853
Original MSRP$1,599.00$1,799.00
ColorsOrange/WhiteRed/White/Blue
Sizes14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Ultralite RaceEaston Ultralite Race
ForkFox Vanilla R, 100mm travelFox FRL, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain mixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LXShimano Deore XT RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore XT, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRace Face Evolve XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teethRaceFace Deus XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketRace Face Evolve XC X-TypeRace Face Deus XC X-Type
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M505 CliplessShimano PD-M505 SPD
Brakes
BrakesHayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC brakes, Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC leversHayes HFX-9 Carbon Disc front/Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC rear brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC levers
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetAheadset STS1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
HandlebarEaston EA30 RiserEaston EA50
Handlebar extensionsNot included—
StemEaston EA30Easton EA50
SaddleWTB Rocket V RaceWTB Rocket V Race Carbon
SeatpostEaston EA30Easton EA50
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Shimano Disc HB-525, Rear: Shimano Disc FH-525Front: Shimano HB-M525 Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M525
RimsSun DS2-XCSun Rims DS1-XC, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 15ga front/14ga rear straight gaugeStainless steel, 15/17ga. (1.8/1.5mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.20" Nokian NBX Lite26 x 2.00" Tioga Red Phoenix
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.