- Frame
- Chromoly, double-butted
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore XT/LX
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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1996 Kona Cinder Cone has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 1998 Kona Cinder Cone in the archived geometry. Frame size is not identified for 1996 Kona Cinder Cone and 1998 Kona Cinder Cone.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
1998 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%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
1996 Kona Cinder Cone
1998 Kona Cinder Cone
Overview
Model Year
1996
1998
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Cinder Cone
Cinder Cone
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$849.00
$799.00
Colors
Green, Satin
Eggplant Suprise
Sizes
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"
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
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore XT/LX
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-600
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano STX top-swing
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT GS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Sugino Impel 500, 24/32/42 teeth
Cyclone CX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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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
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Curve OM brakes, Curve OM levers
Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" Kona Race Light Impact
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
Handlebar
Kona Slim, aluminum
Kona Bulge
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona Race Light Velocity
Tahoma Sonne IV
Saddle
Selle Italia Expedia
Selle Italia XO
Seatpost
Kona Race Light, 27.0 mm diameter
Kona Race Lite
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
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Front: Kona OB-1, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims
Mavic 221, 32-hole
Mavic X138
Spokes
DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
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Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Kona Sniff
Kona Enter
Rear Tire
26 x 2.10" Kona Scratch
Kona Break
Wheel Size
26" wheels
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Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71°
71.5°
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.