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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2003 Kona Makena is Mountain; 2005 Kona Makena is Kids.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Kona Makena.
- Gearing
2003 Kona Makena has a 40% lower climbing ratio than 2005 Kona Makena.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.00:1Total range350%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 20×1.5; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.43:1Highest2.86:1Total range200%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 20×1.95; 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
2003 Kona Makena
2005 Kona Makena
Overview
Model Year
2003
2005
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Makena
Makena
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Juvenile mountain bike, suspension
Original MSRP
$229.00
$249.00
Colors
Yellow
Blue
Sizes
13"
Boys
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum, double-butted
7005 aluminum
Fork
Suntour M-5000
SR Suntour M-5000, 30mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Juvenile Mix
Shifters
Shimano Revo Twist 6 speed
Shimano SL-RS-31-6 Revo
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Tourney
Shimano RD-FT-30 SS
Crankset
Dotek aluminum, 24/34/42 teeth
ProWheel RS116, 40 teeth
Bottom Bracket
VP cartridge
Chin Haur CH-32
Rear Cogs
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain
KMC Z-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Victor VP junior
VP Jr.
Brakes
Brakes
APSE XC Linear brakes, APSE XC Linear levers
APSE brakes, APSE levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless VP Threadless
1" threaded VP-501
Handlebar
Kona Aluminum Riser
Aluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona Control
Kona Control
Saddle
Velo Junior
Velo Jr.
Seatpost
Kona XC
Msp
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Joy Tech nutted
Jt
Rims
Strong
Alex Y-2000, 28-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
20 x 1.50" Cheng Shin
20 x 1.95" Cheng Shin
Wheel Size
20" wheels
20" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
70.5°
—
Seat-tube angle
73°
—
Chainstay / rear center
375.9 mm
—
Wheelbase
871.2 mm
—
Fork offset / rake
38.1 mm
—
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.