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Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2008 Kona Kula Supreme and 2009 Kona Kula Supreme.

  2. Equipment

    2008 Kona Kula Supreme has 5 mm more front travel than 2009 Kona Kula Supreme in the selected sizes.

    Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2008 Kona Kula Supreme44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

2009 Kona Kula Supreme44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

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.

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Specification
2008 Kona Kula Supreme
2009 Kona Kula Supreme
Overview
Model Year
2008
2009
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Kula Supreme
Kula Supreme
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$5,599.00
$5,599.00
Colors
Orange/ White
Yellow/White
Sizes
16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Kona Race Light Scandium Butted
Kona Race Light Scandium Butted
Fork
RockShox Reba World Cup, 85mm travel
Fox 32 F80RLC, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR
Shifters
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR Rapid Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Shadow
Shimano XTR Shadow
Crankset
Shimano XTR, 22/32/44 teeth
Shimano XTR, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Hollowtech II
Shimano XTR Hollowtech II
BB Shell Width
—
73mm
Cassette
Shimano XTR
Shimano XTR
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano HG93
Shimano XT
Pedals
—
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XTR Disc brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Shimano XTR Disc brakes, Shimano XTR Hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA Orbit DL
1 1/8" FSA Orbit DL
Handlebar
FSA MK100 OS
Race Face Next carbon flat
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
FSA OS-115 A
Race Face Deus SL 31.8
Saddle
Selle Italia Flite
Selle Italia Flite
Seatpost
FSA K-Force
Race Face Next SL
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Mavic Crossmax SL Disc
Mavic CrossMax SLR
Rims
Mavic Crossmax SL Disc
Mavic CrossMax SLR
Spokes
Mavic
—
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Maxxis CrossMark Exception
26 x 2.10" Maxxis CrossMark Exception
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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