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2003 Kona Kikapu · 2006 Kona Kikapu

Specification2003 Kona Kikapu2006 Kona Kikapu
Overview
Model year20032006
BrandKonaKona
ModelKikapuKikapu
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID3869210863
Original MSRP$1,499.00$999.00
ColorsBall-Burnished, RedGold
Sizes14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21"14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminumKona 7005 Aluminum Butted 4" Travel
ForkMarzocchi MX Comp, 80mm travelMarzocchi MZ-3, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum, single crown
Rear shockFox Float RFox Vanilla, 4" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain mix
ShiftersShimano DeoreShimano Alivio
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Acera-X
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano Deore
CranksetShimano FC-M445 Hollowtech, 22/32/44 teethTruvativ FiveD, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-ES30TruVativ LE
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano IG-70 / IG-31 KMC
PedalsShimano PD-M505 SPDWellgo LU-A9
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore M525 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore M525 hydraulic leversHayes MX2 Mechanical disc brakes, Avid Disc FR-5 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STSAheadset STS
HandlebarEaston Riser BarKona Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemKona ControlKona Control
SaddleSDG Satellite SLWTB Laser V Sport
SeatpostKona ThumbKona Thumb
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano HB-M475Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
RimsMavic X139 DiscSun Black Eye
SpokesStainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Front tire26 x 1.90" Tioga Red Phoenix26 x 2.10" Nokian NBT
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.