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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 1999 Kona Cinder Cone.
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: 26×1.95.
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
1999 Kona Cinder Cone
Overview
Model Year
1998
1999
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Cinder Cone
Cinder Cone
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$799.00
$799.00
Colors
Eggplant Suprise
Stabbin' Blue
Sizes
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"
Weight
26.6 lb
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Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Chromoly, double-butted
Kona 7005 aluminum, double-butted
Fork
Rock Shox Indy C
Marzocchi Bomber Z-5, 2.75" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano STX top-swing
Shimano STX top-swing
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
Cyclone CX, 22/32/42 teeth
Shimano STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-LP26
Shimano BB-LP27
BB Shell Width
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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-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Aluminum cage w/clips & straps
Ritchey Logic Sport
Brakes
Brakes
Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers
Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic
1 1/8" threadless Tioga TG
Handlebar
Kona Bulge
Kona XC riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Tahoma Sonne IV
Tahoma Sonne IV
Saddle
Selle Italia XO
SDG Comp
Seatpost
Kona Race Lite
Kona Thumb, 27.0mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Kona OB-1, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Kona OB-1, Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Rims
Mavic X138
Mavic X138
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Stainless steel, 1.8mm front, 2.0mm rear straight gauge
Front Tire
Kona Enter
26 x 1.95" Kona Lumpy
Rear Tire
Kona Break
26 x 1.95" Kona Gravy
Wheel Size
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26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
71.5°
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Seat-tube angle
74°
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Chainstay / rear center
425.4 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.