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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Handling
1997 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 1998 Kona Cinder Cone and 1997 Kona Cinder Cone.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.73:1Highest3.82:1Total range521%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 26×2.
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
1998 Kona Cinder Cone
1997 Kona Cinder Cone
Overview
Model Year
1998
1997
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Cinder Cone
Cinder Cone
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$799.00
$769.00
Colors
Eggplant Suprise
Matte blue
Sizes
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight
26.6 lb
26.6 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly, double-butted
Chromoly, double-butted
Fork
Rock Shox Indy C
Rock Shox Indy C
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Shimano Deore LX/STX
Shifters
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Grip Shift SRT-600
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX top-swing
Shimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Crankset
Cyclone CX, 22/32/42 teeth
Cyclone CPI-349 A2 SQS, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26
Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
Brakes
Brakes
Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers
Avid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar
Kona Bulge
Kona Slim 165
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Tahoma Sonne IV
Tahoma Sonne IV
Saddle
Selle Italia XO
Selle Italia Expedia
Seatpost
Kona Race Lite
Tahoma DP 127, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Kona OB-1, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Kona 999, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims
Mavic X138
Mavic 238, 32-hole
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
Kona Enter
26 x 2.00" Kona Scratch
Rear Tire
Kona Break
26 x 2.00" Kona Sniff
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Head-tube angle
71.5°
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
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.