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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
2001 K2 Mod 3.0 has a 28% lower climbing ratio than 2002 K2 Mod 3.0.
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.
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.33:1Total range361%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.87:1Highest4.33:1Total range498%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; 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.
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
2002 K2 Mod 3.0
2001 K2 Mod 3.0
Overview
Model Year
2002
2001
Brand
K2
K2
Model
Mod 3.0
Mod 3.0
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$1,749.00
$1,749.00
Colors
Pearl White/Red
Black and Cream two-toned
Sizes
S, M, L
S, M, L
Weight
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18.2 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded/carbon fiber composite
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Columbus Zonal/carbon stays
7005 aluminum, butted
Fork
K2 MOD
K2
Fork Material
Carbon fiber composite w/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Carbon fiber composite w/alloy steerer, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano 105 Triple
Shimano 105 Triple
Shifters
Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105, clamp-on
Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 GS
Shimano 105
Crankset
Shimano 105 Triple, 30/42/52 teeth
Shimano 105, 20/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-5500, 109.5mm spindle
Shimano BB-ES70
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-5500 SPD-R
Shimano 105 clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers
Shimano 105 brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek IS-2 integrated
Cane Creek ZS-2
Handlebar
3T T.H.E.
3T T.H.E.
Handlebar Extensions
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Not included
Stem
3T Forgie
3T Forgie
Saddle
Selle Italia Trimatic
Selle Italia Octavia Gel
Seatpost
K2 micro adjust
K2 aluminum aero
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Mavic Cosmos
Shimano 105
Rims
Mavic Cosmos, 24-hole/28-hole
Mavic CXP 21
Spokes
Mavic stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight pull
DT Champion stainless steel
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
700 x 23c Vittoria Action HSD
700 x 23c Vittoria Action
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
73°
73°
Seat-tube angle
74°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
408.9 mm
408.9 mm
Wheelbase
988.1 mm
988.1 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.