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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 Chute.
- Gearing
2002 Kona Chute has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1999 Kona Chute.
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.
Lowest0.75:1Highest4.18:1Total range558%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest2.91:1Total range423%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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.
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Specification
1999 Kona Chute
2002 Kona Chute
Overview
Model Year
1999
2002
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Chute
Chute
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$1,699.00
$1,699.00
Colors
Phantom Grey/Mustard
Blue
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
13", 15", 17", 18", 19"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Kona OB 7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Judy XLC, 4.0" travel
Marzocchi DJ 2, 4.2" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX top-swing
Shimano Deore LX
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
Race Face Turbine LP, 24/34/46 teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt w/ Kona Ring of Fire, 22/32 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-UN52
TruVativ Sealex XR-DH
BB Shell Width
68mm English
—
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Fasten NWL-230 slalom platform
Kona JackShit
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Arch Rival 50 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers
Hayes HFX Magnesium Hydraulic brakes, Hayes Hydraulic Disc levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SX
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SX
Handlebar
Kona DH riser
Kona DH Aluminum Riser
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona OB
Kona Clump
Saddle
SDG Comp Belair
SDG Gordo
Seatpost
Kona O-Beam, 30.0mm diameter
IRD Quad 2
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Ritchey Pro S, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Shimano Deore disc
Rims
Sun Rims Rhyno Lite
Mavic F519
Spokes
Stainless steel, 1.8mm front, 2.0mm rear straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Tioga Factory DH
26 x 2.10" Tioga Factory DH
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
—
71°
Seat-tube angle
—
74°
Chainstay / rear center
—
424.2 mm
Wheelbase
—
1084.6 mm
Fork offset / rake
—
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.