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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2000 Kona King Kikapu.
- Gearing
2000 Kona King Kikapu has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 1997 Kona King Kikapu.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
- Identity & price
2000 Kona King Kikapu had an original MSRP $300 lower than 1997 Kona King Kikapu.
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.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.8; 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.
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
1997 Kona King Kikapu
2000 Kona King Kikapu
Overview
Model Year
1997
2000
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
King Kikapu
King Kikapu
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$2,599.00
$2,299.00
Colors
Ball burnished
Dark Stinky Green & Red
Sizes
16", 18", 19", 20"
14", 16", 18", 19", 20"
Weight
26.7 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Elite
Easton Ultralite
Fork
Marzocchi Bomber Z-1
Rock Shox Sid XC, 3.15" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock
Fox Alps-5R
Fox Float RC
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano XTR/XT
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR SGS
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Race Face Prodigy, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN71, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo WPD-700 (clipless)
Shimano PD-M515 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-3.0 levers
Formula Mechanical disc brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset ALC
WTB Momentum Comp ST
Handlebar
Azonic World Force
Kona alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Tahoma Sonne IV
IRD Enduro
Saddle
Selle Italia Expedia
SDG Comp Satellite
Seatpost
Tahoma DP 310, 27.0 mm diameter
IRD Quad 2
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: King Kong 540 FHB, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Ritchey Pro S disc
Rims
Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole
Mavic X223 Disc
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 1.8mm front, 2.0mm rear
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Kona Scratch
26 x 1.80" Hutchinson Alligator
Rear Tire
26 x 2.00" Kona Sniff
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Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
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Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
72°
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Seat-tube angle
74.5°
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Chainstay / rear center
429.3 mm
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Wheelbase
1066.8 mm
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Fork offset / rake
40.6 mm
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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.