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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 Kula Deluxe and 2005 Kona Kula Deluxe.
- Equipment
2005 Kona Kula Deluxe has 20 mm more front travel than 2003 Kona Kula Deluxe in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
- Identity & price
2003 Kona Kula Deluxe had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2005 Kona Kula Deluxe.
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 26×2; 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 Kula Deluxe
2005 Kona Kula Deluxe
Overview
Model Year
2003
2005
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Kula Deluxe
Kula Deluxe
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,699.00
$1,799.00
Colors
Blue, Red
Red/White/Blue
Sizes
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"
16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Ultralite
Easton Ultralite Race
Fork
Fox F80RLT, 80mm travel
Fox FRL, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT, top-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Race Face Turbine Lite, 22/32/44 teeth
RaceFace Deus XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ ISIS Team SL
Race Face Deus XC X-Type
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Single Digit 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Hayes HFX-9 Carbon Disc front/Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC rear brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
Handlebar
Race Face Prodigy Flatbar
Easton EA50
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Race Face Prodigy
Easton EA50
Saddle
SDG Satellite SL
WTB Rocket V Race Carbon
Seatpost
IRD Quad 2
Easton EA50
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore XT disc
Front: Shimano HB-M525 Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M525
Rims
Sun Rims UFO
Sun Rims DS1-XC, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 15/17ga. (1.8/1.5mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Tioga Red Phoenix
26 x 2.00" Tioga Red Phoenix
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.