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2003 Kona Kikapu · 2005 Kona Kikapu

Specification2003 Kona Kikapu2005 Kona Kikapu
Overview
Model year20032005
BrandKonaKona
ModelKikapuKikapu
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID3869292900
Original MSRP$1,499.00$1,099.00
ColorsBall-Burnished, RedMatte Silver/White
Sizes14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21"14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21", 23"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum7005 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi MX Comp, 80mm travelMarzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, single crownAluminum, single crown
Rear shockFox Float RFox Float
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano DeoreShimano Deore RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore, top-pull
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XTShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetShimano FC-M445 Hollowtech, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Blaze, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-ES30TruVativ ISIS Drive
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M505 SPDShimano PD-M505 SPD
Brakes
BrakesShimano Deore M525 hydraulic disc brakes, Shimano Deore M525 hydraulic leversShimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
HandlebarEaston Riser BarKona Riser
Handlebar extensionsNot included—
StemKona ControlKona Control
SaddleSDG Satellite SLWTB Pure V Sport
SeatpostKona ThumbKalloy SP-359
Wheels & tires
HubsShimano HB-M475Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
RimsMavic X139 DiscSun Rims Black Eye, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 15/17ga. (1.8/1.5mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tire26 x 1.90" Tioga Red Phoenix26 x 2.00" Tioga Red Phoenix
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.