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2006 Bianchi KingBee · 2002 Bianchi KingBee

Specification2006 Bianchi KingBee2002 Bianchi KingBee
Overview
Model year20062002
BrandBianchiBianchi
ModelKingBeeKingBee
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID1156037567
Original MSRP—$849.99
ColorsGloss PrimerRoyal Green
Sizes15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialDB 7005 AluminumEaston Ultralite
ForkRockShox Tora 302 Air, 100mm travelMarzocchi MXC, 4.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crownAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersSRAM X-7 TriggerShimano Deore Rapidfire
Front derailleurSRAM X-Gen, 31.8mmShimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on
Rear derailleurSRAM SX5Shimano Deore LX
CranksetTruvativ 5D, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ Power SplineCartridge, 113mm spindle
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainSRAMShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo clipless, 2-sidedKoski Revolver clipless
Brakes
BrakesHayes Sole XC brakes, Hayes Sole XC leversAvid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless VP1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SE
HandlebarAluminumAluminum, rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemAluminum MTBKoski Strong Hold XC
SaddleWTB Speed V CompWTB Speed V Comp
SeatpostBianchi aluminum, 27.2mm diameterBianchi alloy, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsWTB SpeedDiscBianchi aluminum
RimsWTB SpeedDisc, 32-holeWTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
Spokes—Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" WTB ExiWolf26 x 2.10" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2006 Bianchi KingBee2002 Bianchi KingBee
Selected size / position—Legacy reference
Head-tube angle—71°
Seat-tube angle—73°
Chainstay / rear center—420 mm
Wheelbase—1070 mm
Fork offset / rake—45 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 15, 2026.