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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 2010 Kona Africabike Three and 2012 Kona Africabike Three.
- Data limitation
Only 2012 Kona Africabike Three has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest1.31:1Highest3.82:1Total range291%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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
2010 Kona Africabike Three
2012 Kona Africabike Three
Overview
Model Year
2010
2012
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Africabike Three
Africabike Three
Bicycle Type
Comfort/commuter
City/Commuter
Original MSRP
$449.00
Not documented
Colors
Matte Black, Blue
Black, White
Sizes
18"
L
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
—
Frame Material
Kona Cromoly
Kona Cromoly Butted
Fork
Kona P2
Kona Retro Road
Fork Material
Cromoly, unicrown crown
—
Drivetrain
Component Group
Commuter Mix
—
Shifters
Shimano SL-3S35
Shimano Acera
Rear Derailleur
—
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
ProWheel, 36 teeth
FSA Tempo City 42t
Bottom Bracket
Ch
Shimano
BB Shell Width
68mm
—
Cassette
Shimano SM-Gear
Shimano HG61 9spd 11-32t
Rear Cogs
3-speed internal, 16 teeth
—
Chain
KMC Z410
Shimano HG-53
Pedals
Xerama SP 102
Victor VP-198
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 849AL brakes, Tektro TS 384A levers
Shimano R450
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Ch
Th
Handlebar
Kona Riser
Kona Handplant
Stem
Kona Control
Kona Commuter
Saddle
Viscount
Kona Comfort
Seatpost
Kona Thumb
Kona Double Clamp
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula, Rear: Shimano 3 speed coaster brake
—
Rims
Rigida Cyber 10
Freedom Racine Elite
Spokes
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
—
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Continental Traffic
Conti Ultrasport 700 X 28c
Wheel Size
26" wheels
—
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.