- Frame
- Chromoly, double-butted
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore XT/LX
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- Frame
- Chromoly, double-butted
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore LX/STX
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Gearing
1997 Kona Cinder Cone has a 14% lower climbing ratio than 1996 Kona Cinder Cone.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.1.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.
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
1996 Kona Cinder Cone
1997 Kona Cinder Cone
Overview
Model Year
1996
1997
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Cinder Cone
Cinder Cone
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$849.00
$769.00
Colors
Green, Satin
Matte blue
Sizes
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight
25.1 lb
26.6 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
Welded steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly, double-butted
Chromoly, double-butted
Fork
Kona Project Two
Rock Shox Indy C
Fork Material
Chromoly, triple-butted, unicrown crown
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore XT/LX
Shimano Deore LX/STX
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-600
Grip Shift SRT-600
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT GS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Sugino Impel 500, 24/32/42 teeth
Cyclone CPI-349 A2 SQS, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Fasten LXT w/clips & straps
Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Curve OM brakes, Curve OM levers
Avid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Kona Race Light Impact
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar
Kona Slim, aluminum
Kona Slim 165
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona Race Light Velocity
Tahoma Sonne IV
Saddle
Selle Italia Expedia
Selle Italia Expedia
Seatpost
Kona Race Light, 27.0 mm diameter
Tahoma DP 127, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
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Front: Kona 999, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims
Mavic 221, 32-hole
Mavic 238, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Kona Sniff
26 x 2.00" Kona Scratch
Rear Tire
26 x 2.10" Kona Scratch
26 x 2.00" Kona Sniff
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71°
Seat-tube angle
74°
74°
Chainstay / rear center
425.4 mm
425.4 mm
Wheelbase
1066.8 mm
1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake
39.1 mm
40.6 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.