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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2008 Kona Zing and 2007 Kona Zing.
- Identity & price
2008 Kona Zing had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2007 Kona Zing.
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.
Lowest1.36:1Highest4.17:1Total range306%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest1.36:1Highest4.17:1Total range306%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; 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
2008 Kona Zing
2007 Kona Zing
Overview
Model Year
2008
2007
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Zing
Zing
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$1,199.00
$1,299.00
Colors
Blue
Black
Sizes
49cm, 53cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
49cm, 53cm, 56cm, 58cm, 61cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted
Dedacciai force 7005 Butted Aluminum
Fork
Kona Carbon Race
Kona Carbon Race
Fork Material
Carbon, aero crown
Carbon fiber, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano 105
Shimano 105
Shifters
Shimano 105
Shimano 105, 10-speed, STI, flight deck compatible
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shimano 105, 10-speed
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra
Shimano 105, 10-speed
Crankset
FSA Gossamer Compact, 34/50 teeth
FSA Gossamer Compact, 34/50 teeth
Bottom Bracket
RPM BB-7420
TH BB-7420
Cassette
Shimano 105
—
Rear Cogs
10-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
10-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
Shimano 105
Shimano 105, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
—
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro R-720 brakes, Shimano 105 levers
Shimano 105 brakes, Shimano 105, 10-speed, STI, flight deck compatible levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA Orbit C
1 1/8" FSA Orbit C8 Integrated
Handlebar
Kona Aluminum Road OS
FSA Omega OS
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona Control Road OS
FSA OS-150
Saddle
Selle Italia X2 Man SE
Selle Italia X2
Seatpost
Kona Thumb
FSA SL-280
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Mavic Aksium
Mavic Ksyrium Aksium
Rims
Mavic Aksium
Mavic Ksyrium Aksium
Spokes
Mavic
Mavic, Wheelset
Front Tire
Continental Ultra Sport
700 x 23c Continental Ultra Sport
Wheel Size
—
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.