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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
No key difference could be established from the available data. Check the full table for the details.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.63:1Highest4.42:1Total range272%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.63:1Highest4.42:1Total range272%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; 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 Kapu
1996 Kona Kapu
Overview
Model Year
1997
1996
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Kapu
Kapu
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$1,549.00
$1,549.00
Colors
Matte green
Gray, Satin
Sizes
49 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
49 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
Weight
20.9 lb
20.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
Welded steel
Frame Material
Columbus Genius
Columbus Genius
Fork
Kona Mudshark
Kona Mudshark
Fork Material
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Chromoly, triple-butted, semi-sloping crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Campagnolo Veloce
Campagnolo Veloce
Shifters
Campagnolo Veloce Ergo
Campagnolo Veloce Ergo
Front Derailleur
Campagnolo Veloce, bottom-pull/braze-on
Campagnolo Veloce, bottom-pull/braze-on
Rear Derailleur
Campagnolo Veloce
Campagnolo Veloce
Crankset
Campagnolo Veloce, 39/53 teeth
Campagnolo Veloce, 39/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Campagnolo Veloce, 110 mm spindle
Campagnolo Veloce, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
68mm English
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 12 - 24 teeth
8-speed, 12 - 24 teeth
Chain
Campagnolo Athena, 1/2 x 3/32"
Campagnolo Veloce, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Campagnolo Veloce clipless
Campagnolo Athena (clipless)
Brakes
Brakes
Campagnolo Veloce brakes, Campagnolo Veloce levers
Campagnolo Veloce brakes, Campagnolo Veloce levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
1" Kona Race Light Impact
Handlebar
TTT Forma
TTT Forma Anatomic
Stem
Velocity Fermata
Kona Race Light Velocity
Saddle
Selle Italia Turbo Lite
Selle Italia Expedia
Seatpost
Tahoma DP 127, 27.0 mm diameter
Kona Race Light, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Campagnolo Veloce, Rear: Campagnolo Veloce cassette
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Rims
Mavic CXP 12, 32-hole
Mavic CXP 12, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 23c Tioga Proline
700 x 23c Tioga Proline
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
73.5°
73.5°
Seat-tube angle
73°
73°
Chainstay / rear center
410 mm
410 mm
Wheelbase
987 mm
987 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 mm
45 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.