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1998 Kona Cinder Cone · 2000 Kona Cinder Cone

Specification1998 Kona Cinder Cone2000 Kona Cinder Cone
Overview
Model year19982000
BrandKonaKona
ModelCinder ConeCinder Cone
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID7450146277
Original MSRP$799.00$739.00
ColorsEggplant SupriseMr. Lew's Gold
Sizes14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"
Weight26.6 lb—
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly, double-butted7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Indy CMarzocchi Bomber Z-5
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crownAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SLShimano Alivio RapidFire Plus
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swingShimano Alivio
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGSShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetCyclone CX, 22/32/42 teethTruVativ Firex cold forged, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26Shimano BB-LP27
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & strapsPlatform with clips and straps
Brakes
BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L leversAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Ritchey LogicWTB Momentum ST2
HandlebarKona BulgeAlloy riser
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemTahoma Sonne IVKona Control
SaddleSelle Italia XOSDG Comp
SeatpostKona Race LiteKona Thumb
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Kona OB-1, Rear: Shimano STX-RCFront: Kona OB-1, Rear: Shimano Alivio
RimsMavic X138Mavic X138, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gaugeStainless steel, 1.8mm front, 2.0mm rear
Spoke nipples—Brass nipples
Front tireKona Enter26 x 1.90" Tioga Factory XC
Rear tireKona Break—
Wheel size—26" wheels

Geometry comparison

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Measurement1998 Kona Cinder Cone2000 Kona Cinder Cone
Selected size / positionLegacy reference—
Head-tube angle71.5°—
Seat-tube angle74°—
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm—
Wheelbase1066.8 mm—
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm—

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.