- Frame
- Chromoly, double-butted
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore LX/STX
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- 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.
- 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.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.
Lowest0.86:1Highest3.82:1Total range445%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.1.
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
1997 Kona Cinder Cone
1996 Kona Cinder Cone
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Cinder Cone
Cinder Cone
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Original MSRP
$769.00
$849.00
Colors
Matte blue
Green, Satin
Sizes
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight
26.6 lb
25.1 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded steel
Frame Material
Chromoly, double-butted
Chromoly, double-butted
Fork
Rock Shox Indy C
Kona Project Two
Fork Material
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Chromoly, triple-butted, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore LX/STX
Shimano Deore XT/LX
Shifters
Grip Shift SRT-600
Grip Shift SRT-600
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Shimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore XT GS
Crankset
Cyclone CPI-349 A2 SQS, 22/32/42 teeth
Sugino Impel 500, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
Shimano BB-LP26, 113 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
Fasten LXT w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Avid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers
Curve OM brakes, Curve OM levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
1 1/8" Kona Race Light Impact
Handlebar
Kona Slim 165
Kona Slim, aluminum
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Tahoma Sonne IV
Kona Race Light Velocity
Saddle
Selle Italia Expedia
Selle Italia Expedia
Seatpost
Tahoma DP 127, 27.0 mm diameter
Kona Race Light, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Kona 999, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
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Rims
Mavic 238, 32-hole
Mavic 221, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.00" Kona Scratch
26 x 2.10" Kona Sniff
Rear Tire
26 x 2.00" Kona Sniff
26 x 2.10" Kona Scratch
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
40.6 mm
39.1 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.