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1994 Kona Cinder Cone · 1996 Kona Cinder Cone

Specification1994 Kona Cinder Cone1996 Kona Cinder Cone
Overview
Model year19941996
BrandKonaKona
ModelCinder ConeCinder Cone
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID1523159315
Original MSRP$659.00$849.00
Colors—Green, satin
Sizes14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight26.1 lb25.1 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-welded steelWelded steel
Frame materialTange chromoly, double-buttedChromoly, double-butted
ForkKona Race Light Project TwoKona Project Two
Fork material—Chromoly, triple-butted, unicrown crown
Rear shock—N/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore LXShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersShimano Deore DX top-mountGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetSugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teethSugino Impel 500, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracket—Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB shell width—68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC HP-70sShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsLXT aluminumFasten LXT w/clips & straps
Brakes
BrakesKona 879 AG brakes, leversCurve OM brakes, Curve OM levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset—1 1/8" Kona Race Light Impact
HandlebarKona Slim 165 aluminumKona Slim, aluminum
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemKona Race Light VelocityKona Race Light Velocity
SaddleKona Race Light, hollow chromoly railsSelle Italia Expedia
SeatpostKona Race LightKona Race Light, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore LX/Kona suspension 999—
RimsBontrager BCX-1, 36-holeMavic 221, 32-hole
Spokes—DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tireKona A:\Drive26 x 2.10" Kona Sniff
Rear tire—26 x 2.10" Kona Scratch
Wheel size—26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1994 Kona Cinder Cone1996 Kona Cinder Cone
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73°74°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm425.4 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 mm1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm39.1 mm

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