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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 2005 K2 MOD 3.0.
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.
Lowest1.15:1Highest4.33:1Total range376%
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
2005 K2 MOD 3.0
Overview
Model Year
2002
2005
Brand
K2
K2
Model
Mod 3.0
MOD 3.0
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$1,749.00
Not documented
Colors
Pearl White/Red
Red/Silver
Sizes
S, M, L
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded/carbon fiber composite
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Columbus Zonal/carbon stays
7000 aluminum/carbon stays
Fork
K2 MOD
Rst
Fork Material
Carbon fiber composite w/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Carbon fiber/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano 105 Triple
Road Mix Triple
Shifters
Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105, clamp-on
Shimano 105 Triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 GS
Shimano 105 GS
Crankset
Shimano 105 Triple, 30/42/52 teeth
TruVativ Elita A1, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-5500, 109.5mm spindle
—
BB Shell Width
68mm English
—
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-5500 SPD-R
Wellgo WAM-19 clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers
Tektro dual pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek IS-2 integrated
1 1/8" integrated TH intelliset
Handlebar
3T T.H.E.
Ritchey Logic Road 31.8
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
3T Forgie
Ritchey Logic Road 31.8
Saddle
Selle Italia Trimatic
Selle Italia XO
Seatpost
K2 micro adjust
Ritchey Road Comp
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Mavic Cosmos
Aluminum, Q/R
Rims
Mavic Cosmos, 24-hole/28-hole
Alex AKX R1.0, 28-hole/32-hole
Spokes
Mavic stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight pull
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 23c Vittoria Action HSD
700 x 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
73°
—
Seat-tube angle
74°
—
Chainstay / rear center
408.9 mm
—
Wheelbase
988.1 mm
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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.