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2002 Kona Chute · 2000 Kona Chute

Specification2002 Kona Chute2000 Kona Chute
Overview
Model year20022000
BrandKonaKona
ModelChuteChute
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID3697345164
Original MSRP$1,699.00$1,899.00
ColorsBlueBlack & Olive
Sizes13", 15", 17", 18", 19"Large, medium, small, xlarge, xsmall
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminumEaston RAD
ForkMarzocchi DJ 2, 4.2" travelMarzocchi Bomber Z-3 QR 20
Fork materialAluminum, triple-clamp crownAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano DeoreShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Deore LX
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetTruVativ Hussefelt w/ Kona Ring of Fire, 22/32 teethRace Face Turbine LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ Sealex XR-DHShimano BB-UN52
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsKona JackShitFasten Slalom
Brakes
BrakesHayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc leversFormula Mechanical disc brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SXAheadset SX
HandlebarKona DH Aluminum RiserKona A3 DH
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemKona ClumpIRD Enduro
SaddleSDG GordoSDG Grand Prix
SeatpostIRD Quad 2Kona O-Beam
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano Deore discFront: King Kong KD-H2 QR20, Rear: Shimano Deore XT Disc
RimsMavic F519WTB Laser Beam Disc
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 2.0mm
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Tioga Factory DH26 x 2.00" Hutchinson Alligator
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2002 Kona Chute2000 Kona Chute
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle71°—
Seat-tube angle74°—
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm—
Wheelbase1084.6 mm—
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm—

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