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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 Kapu.
- Identity & price
1998 Kona Kapu had an original MSRP $150 lower than 1999 Kona Kapu.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.65:1Highest4.82:1Total range292%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.70:1Highest4.42:1Total range260%
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
1999 Kona Kapu
1998 Kona Kapu
Overview
Model Year
1999
1998
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Kapu
Kapu
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
$1,699.00
$1,549.00
Colors
Martini Green
Munificent Mustard
Sizes
49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
49 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
Weight
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21.5 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Columbus Progetto Altec 2
Reynolds 853
Fork
Kona Carbon Mud Shark
Kona Mud Shark
Fork Material
Carbon fiber composite, unicrown crown
Unicrown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Ultegra
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Shifters
Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Ultegra GS
Shimano 600 Ultegra SS
Crankset
Shimano Ultegra, 38/53 teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-6500
Shimano BB-6500
BB Shell Width
68mm English
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Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 23 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG92, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Ritchey Logic Road
Shimano PD-6500 600 Ultegra SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI levers
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1" threadless Ritchey Logic
1" Aheadset SAS
Handlebar
TTT Forma
TTT Forma
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
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Stem
Tahoma Sonne IV
Ritchey CompLite
Saddle
Selle Italia Sphere
Selle Italia Turbo
Seatpost
Kona O-Beam, 27.0mm diameter
Kona O-Beam
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Ultegra
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Rims
Mavic CXP 23
Mavic Open Pro
Spokes
Stainless steel, 1.8mm front, 2.0mm rear straight gauge
DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Front Tire
700 x 23c Michelin Axial Pro
700 x 23c Ritchey Tom Slick
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Head-tube angle
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73.5°
Seat-tube angle
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73°
Chainstay / rear center
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418 mm
Wheelbase
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994 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.