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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2003 Kona Kikapu and 2004 Kona Kikapu.
- Equipment
2004 Kona Kikapu has 20 mm more front travel than 2003 Kona Kikapu in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
- Identity & price
2004 Kona Kikapu had an original MSRP $500 lower than 2003 Kona 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 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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.
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Specification
2003 Kona Kikapu
2004 Kona Kikapu
Overview
Model Year
2003
2004
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Kikapu
Kikapu
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,499.00
$999.00
Colors
Ball-Burnished, Red
Black/Silver
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21"
14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21", 23"
Weight
—
30.9 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi MX Comp, 80mm travel
Marzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float R
Fox Vanilla, 3.5" travel
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore LX
Crankset
Shimano FC-M445 Hollowtech, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-ES30
TruVativ LE
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
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Wellgo A9 w/ clips and straps
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore M525 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore M525 hydraulic levers
Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid FR-1 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
1 1/8" threadless Victor VP-A71
Handlebar
Easton Riser Bar
Kona Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona Control
TruVativ XR
Saddle
SDG Satellite SL
Kona Comfort Comp
Seatpost
Kona Thumb
Kona Thumb
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano HB-M475
Front: Shimano HB-M475 Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Rims
Mavic X139 Disc
Mavic XM 117 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 15ga. Front / 14ga. Rear straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Tioga Red Phoenix
26 x 1.95" Tioga Terra Firma
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.