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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2004 K2 Zed 2.0.

  2. Gearing

    2004 K2 Zed 2.0 has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2002 K2 Zed 2.0.

    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.

2002 K2 Zed 2.0Size Legacy reference · 42/32/22T · 11–30T · 8-speed
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.1 mphHighest gear26.5 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; rear size isn’t listed.

2004 K2 Zed 2.042/32/22T · 11–32T · 8-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear26.5 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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
2002 K2 Zed 2.0
2004 K2 Zed 2.0
Overview
Model Year
2002
2004
Brand
K2
K2
Model
Zed 2.0
Zed 2.0
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$419.00
$399.99
Colors
Dark Blue/Black, Red/Silver
Silver/Charcoal
Sizes
L, M, S, way big
L, M, S, way big
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
6061 T6 aluminum
6061 T6 aluminum
Fork
RST Gila, 2.5" travel
Answer Manitou Six, 80mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Acera EZ Fire Plus
Shimano Acera EF35
Front Derailleur
Shimano Acera
Shimano Altus, clamp-on/31.8mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Shimano Alivio, 22/32/42 teeth
Suntour XCC-150, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Sealed cartridge
Cartridge
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC IG-31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Resin
Steel cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro 832A linear pull brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Tektro linear-pull brakes, Shimano Acera levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless WTB Venom Comp
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey
Handlebar
Aluminum, 1.25" rise
Aluminum, rise
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Aluminum threadless
Aluminum threadless
Saddle
WTB SST X
WTB SST X2
Seatpost
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: aluminum, Q/R, Rear: Shimano Altus
Joy Tech aluminum, Q/R
Rims
WTB SpeedMaster, 36-hole
Ritchey Girder, 36-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.95" Kenda K-850
26 x 1.95" IRC Multi-Terrain
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
71°
—
Seat-tube angle
73°
—
Chainstay / rear center
424.2 mm
—
Wheelbase
1056.6 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.

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