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2004 Kona Kikapu · 2005 Kona Kikapu

Specification2004 Kona Kikapu2005 Kona Kikapu
Overview
Model year20042005
BrandKonaKona
ModelKikapuKikapu
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID3073392900
Original MSRP$999.00$1,099.00
ColorsBlack/SilverMatte Silver/White
Sizes14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21", 23"14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21", 23"
Weight30.9 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum7005 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travelMarzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum, single crown
Rear shockFox Vanilla, 3.5" travelFox Float
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFireShimano Deore RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-onShimano Deore, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetTruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Blaze, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ LETruVativ ISIS Drive
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo A9 w/ clips and strapsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Brakes
BrakesShimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid FR-1 leversShimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Victor VP-A711 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
HandlebarKona RiserKona Riser
Handlebar extensionsNot included—
StemTruVativ XRKona Control
SaddleKona Comfort CompWTB Pure V Sport
SeatpostKona ThumbKalloy SP-359
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Shimano HB-M475 Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 discFront: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
RimsMavic XM 117 Disc, 32-holeSun Rims Black Eye, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 15ga. Front / 14ga. Rear straight gaugeStainless steel, 15/17ga. (1.8/1.5mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Tioga Terra Firma26 x 2.00" Tioga Red Phoenix
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

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