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2001 Kona Cinder Cone · 2003 Kona Cinder Cone

Specification2001 Kona Cinder Cone2003 Kona Cinder Cone
Overview
Model year20012003
BrandKonaKona
ModelCinder ConeCinder Cone
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID3523620103
Original MSRP$749.00$799.00
ColorsGloss BlackBlue
Sizes14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox JudyMarzocchi EXR Air, 80mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SLShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore XT
CranksetShimano FC-M440-L, 24/32/42 teethShimano FC-M440, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP27Shimano BB-UN25
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 30 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgoWellgo aluminum
Brakes
BrakesAvid Single Digit 3 brakes, Avid AD3 Levers leversShimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid AD 3 levers
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetAheadset STS1 1/8" threadless VP Threadless
HandlebarKona RiserKona Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemKona ControlKona Control
SaddleSDG CompSDG Comp
SeatpostKona ThumbKona Thumb
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano DeoreShimano HB-M475 Disc
RimsFront: Mavic X139, Rear: Mavix X 139Mavic X139
SpokesStainless steel, 15/14gStainless steel, 15ga. Front / 14ga. Rear straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 1.90" Tioga Factory XC26 x 1.95" Tioga Terra Firma
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2001 Kona Cinder Cone2003 Kona Cinder Cone
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm424.2 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake—38.1 mm

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