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1996 Kona Cinder Cone · 1995 Kona Cinder Cone

Specification1996 Kona Cinder Cone1995 Kona Cinder Cone
Overview
Model year19961995
BrandKonaKona
ModelCinder ConeCinder Cone
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspensionMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID5931532375
Original MSRP$849.00$749.00
ColorsGreen, satinTurquoise metallic
Sizes14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight25.1 lb25.8 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionWelded steelTIG-welded steel
Frame materialChromoly, double-buttedTange Infinity chromoly, double-butted
ForkKona Project TwoKona Project Two TB
Fork materialChromoly, triple-butted, unicrown crownChromoly, triple-butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A—
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano Deore XT/LXShimano Deore XT / LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600Grip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mmShimano Deore LX Compact Drive, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GSShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetSugino Impel 500, 24/32/42 teethSugino Impel 500, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle—
BB shell width68mm English—
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"KMC HP-70S, 1/2 X 3/32"
PedalsFasten LXT w/clips & strapsFasten LXT w/clips and straps
Brakes
BrakesCurve OM brakes, Curve OM leversRitchey Logic brakes, Kona Race Light High Command levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" Kona Race Light Impact1 1/8" Kona Race Light Impact
HandlebarKona Slim, aluminumKona Slim
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemKona Race Light VelocityKona Race Light Velocity
SaddleSelle Italia ExpediaKona Race Light Equilibrium
SeatpostKona Race Light, 27.0 mm diameterKona Race Light , 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & tires
Hubs—Shimano Deore LX w/suspension front axle
RimsMavic 221, 32-holeMavic 237, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double buttedStainless steel, 1.8 mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.10" Kona Sniff26 x 2.00" Kona Mr. Dirt
Rear tire26 x 2.10" Kona Scratch26 x 2.00" Kona The Cleaner
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1996 Kona Cinder Cone1995 Kona Cinder Cone
Selected size / positionLegacy referenceLegacy reference
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm425.4 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm1064.3 mm
Fork offset / rake39.1 mm40.6 mm

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