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Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 1999 Kona King Kahuna and 2000 Kona King Kahuna.

  2. Gearing

    2000 Kona King Kahuna has a 8% lower climbing ratio than 1999 Kona King Kahuna.

    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.

1999 Kona King Kahuna46/34/24T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.75:1Highest4.18:1Total range558%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear5.2 mphHighest gear28.9 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.

2000 Kona King Kahuna44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.7 mphHighest gear27.4 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.8; 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 King Kahuna
2000 Kona King Kahuna
Overview
Model Year
1999
2000
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
King Kahuna
King Kahuna
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$3,999.00
$3,999.00
Colors
Buff/Kona Orange
Buff Titanium
Sizes
16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Sandvik 3Al/2.5V titanium
Sandvik Titanium
Fork
Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Super Fly, 2.75" travel
Rock Shox SID Race, 3.15" travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano XTR
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano XTR RapidFire SL rear
Shimano XTR RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur
Shimano XTR top-swing
Shimano XTR
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XTR SGS
Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset
Shimano XTR M952, 24/34/46 teeth
Race Face NEXT LP, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB-M952
Shimano BB-UN72
BB Shell Width
68mm English
—
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M747 SPD
Shimano PD-M767 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers
Avid SD-Mag brakes, Avid SD-Mag levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
RaceFace Thermo SP
Handlebar
Ritchey ForceLite
Kona alloy
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Race Face SyStem
Race Face SyStem
Saddle
SDG Comp Belair, titanium rails
SDG Comp Satellite
Seatpost
Thomson Elite, 27.0mm diameter
Thomson Elite
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano XTR
Mavic Crossmax
Rims
Mavic X517
Mavic Crossmax
Spokes
DT stainless steel, 1.8mm front, 2.0mm rear straight gauge
Stainless steel
Spoke Nipples
—
Alloy nipples
Front Tire
26 x 1.90" Tioga Factory XC Slick kevlar
26 x 1.80" Hutchinson Chameleon
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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