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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
2002 Bianchi KingBee had an original MSRP $250 lower than 2003 Bianchi KingBee.
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 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.24; 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 Bianchi KingBee
2003 Bianchi KingBee
Overview
Model Year
2002
2003
Brand
Bianchi
Bianchi
Model
KingBee
KingBee
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$849.99
$1,099.99
Colors
Royal Green
Matte Black
Sizes
16", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"
15.5", 17.5", 19.5", 21.5"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Ultralite
7005 aluminum, double-butted
Fork
Marzocchi MXC, 4.0" travel
Marzocchi MX Comp, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore Rapidfire
Shimano Deore Rapidfire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore LX
Crankset
TruVativ Firex, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Cartridge, 113mm spindle
Cartridge, 113mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Koski Revolver clipless
WTB MP250
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Hayes Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes hydraulic disc levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SE
1 1/8" threadless VP
Handlebar
Aluminum, rise
Titec Hell Bent XC
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Koski Strong Hold XC
Titec Big AL
Saddle
WTB Speed V Comp
WTB Rocket Sport
Seatpost
Bianchi alloy, 26.8mm diameter
Bianchi alloy, 26.8mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Bianchi aluminum
WTB SpeedDisc
Rims
WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
WTB SpeedDisc
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
—
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" WTB MotoRaptor
26 x 2.24" WTB MotoRaptor
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
420 mm
420 mm
Wheelbase
1070 mm
1070 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 mm
45 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.