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2003 Kona Makena · 2005 Kona Makena

Specification2003 Kona Makena2005 Kona Makena
Overview
Model year20032005
BrandKonaKona
ModelMakenaMakena
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionJuvenile mountain bike, suspension
Archive ID2011092839
Original MSRP$229.00$249.00
ColorsYellowBlue
Sizes13"Boys
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted7005 aluminum
ForkSuntour M-5000SR Suntour M-5000, 30mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixJuvenile Mix
ShiftersShimano Revo Twist 6 speedShimano SL-RS-31-6 Revo
Front derailleurN/A—
Rear derailleurShimano TourneyShimano RD-FT-30 SS
CranksetDotek aluminum, 24/34/42 teethProWheel RS116, 40 teeth
Bottom bracketVP cartridgeChin Haur CH-32
Rear cogs6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC Z-50, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC Z50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsVictor VP juniorVP Jr.
Brakes
BrakesAPSE XC Linear brakes, APSE XC Linear leversAPSE brakes, APSE levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless VP Threadless1" threaded VP-501
HandlebarKona Aluminum RiserAluminum, 1" rise
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemKona ControlKona Control
SaddleVelo JuniorVelo Jr.
SeatpostKona XCMsp
Wheels & tires
HubsJoy Tech nuttedJt
RimsStrongAlex Y-2000, 28-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire20 x 1.50" Cheng Shin20 x 1.95" Cheng Shin
Wheel size20" wheels20" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2003 Kona Makena2005 Kona Makena
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle70.5°—
Seat-tube angle73°—
Chainstay / rear center375.9 mm—
Wheelbase871.2 mm—
Fork offset / rake38.1 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.