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2002 Kona King Kikapu · 2003 Kona King Kikapu

Specification2002 Kona King Kikapu2003 Kona King Kikapu
Overview
Model year20022003
BrandKonaKona
ModelKing KikapuKing Kikapu
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID3703538694
Original MSRP$2,899.00$3,999.00
ColorsRed/PolishedBlack, Fox Platinum
Sizes16", 18", 19", 20", 21"16", 18", 19", 20"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston UltraliteEaston Ultralite
ForkMarzocchi Marathon S, 3.15" travelFox F80RLT, 80mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single triple-clamp crownAluminum, single crown
Rear shockFox Float RL, 3.0" travelFox Float RL
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixShimano XTR
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SLShimano XTR RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano XTR
Rear derailleurShimano XTRShimano XTR
CranksetRace Face Turbine Lite, 22/32/44 teethShimano XTR, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTien Hsin BB-9900 ISISShimano XTR octalink
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-7701, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M536 SPDShimano
Brakes
BrakesAvid Single Digit Ti brakes, Avid Speed Dial Ti leversShimano XTR Disc Brake brakes, Shimano XTR RapidFire levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
HandlebarRace Face Prodigy FlatbarEaston EA50
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemRace Face ProdigyEaston EA50
SaddleSDG Satellite SLSDG Satellite SL
SeatpostAmerican ClassicEaston EA50
Wheels & tires
HubsMavic CrossrocShimano XTR
RimsMavic Crossroc UST Tubeless, 24-holeMavic X317 Disc
SpokesMavic stainless steel, straight gaugeStainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 1.80" Tioga Factory SL26 x 1.90" Tioga Red Phoenix
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2002 Kona King Kikapu2003 Kona King Kikapu
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle70°—
Seat-tube angle73°—
Chainstay / rear center431.8 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.