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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2004 Kona King Kikapu.
- Gearing
2002 Kona King Kikapu has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 2004 Kona King Kikapu.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2004 Kona King Kikapu had an original MSRP $500 lower than 2002 Kona King Kikapu.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.8; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.75:1Highest4.00:1Total range533%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; 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 Kona King Kikapu
2004 Kona King Kikapu
Overview
Model Year
2002
2004
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
King Kikapu
King Kikapu
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$2,899.00
$2,399.00
Colors
Red/Polished
Gray/Silver
Sizes
16", 18", 19", 20", 21"
14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21"
Weight
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25.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Ultralite
Easton Ultralite
Fork
Marzocchi Marathon S, 3.15" travel
Fox F100 RLT, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float RL, 3.0" travel
Fox Float RL with ProPedal, 3.5" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT, top-pull/clamp-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Race Face Turbine Lite, 22/32/44 teeth
Race Face Evolve XC, 24/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Tien Hsin BB-9900 ISIS
Race Face ISIS SRX
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M536 SPD
Shimano PD-M520 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Single Digit Ti brakes, Avid Speed Dial Ti levers
Hayes HFX-9 Carbon Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Carbon Disc levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
Handlebar
Race Face Prodigy Flatbar
Race Face Evolve XC low riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Race Face Prodigy
Race Face Evolve
Saddle
SDG Satellite SL
SDG-Kona Satellite
Seatpost
American Classic
Race Face Evolve XC
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Mavic Crossroc
Shimano Deore disc
Rims
Mavic Crossroc UST Tubeless, 24-hole
Mavic X223 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
Mavic stainless steel, straight gauge
Stainless steel, 15ga. Front / 14ga. Rear straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.80" Tioga Factory SL
26 x 1.90" Nokian Boazobeana Kevlar
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
70°
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Seat-tube angle
73°
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Chainstay / rear center
431.8 mm
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Wheelbase
1084.6 mm
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Fork offset / rake
40.6 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.