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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2013 Kona King Kahuna and 2009 Kona King Kahuna.
- Equipment
2013 Kona King Kahuna has 20 mm more front travel than 2009 Kona King Kahuna in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.67:1Highest3.45:1Total range518%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.65:1Highest4.00:1Total range618%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 29×2.1; 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
2013 Kona King Kahuna
2009 Kona King Kahuna
Overview
Model Year
2013
2009
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
King Kahuna
King Kahuna
Bicycle Type
Mountain Hardtail
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$2,299.00
Colors
Matte Carbon/White/Lime
Gray Metallic/Pearl White
Sizes
16", 18", 19", 20", 22"
16", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Kona Race Light Carbon
Kona Race Light Scandium Butted
Fork
RockShox Reba RL 29 100mm
Fox 32 F29 RL, 80mm travel
Fork Material
—
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Shimano XT/SLX
Shifters
SRAM X7
Shimano XT Rapid Fire
Front Derailleur
SRAM X7
Shimano SLX
Rear Derailleur
SRAM X7
Shimano XT Shadow
Crankset
SRAM X7 38/24t
Shimano SLX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
SRAM GXP
Shimano SLX Hollowtech II
BB Shell Width
—
73mm
Cassette
SRAM PG 1030 11x36T
Shimano Deore
Rear Cogs
2x10 Speeds
9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
Chain
SRAM PC 1031
Shimano Deore
Pedals
Shimano M520
Shimano M520
Brakes
Brakes
Avid Elixir 5
Shimano SLX disc brakes, Shimano SLX Hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA No. 57B-1
1 1/8" FSA Orbit DL
Handlebar
Kona Energy
Kona XC/BC Deluxe riser
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Kona XC/Road Deluxe
Kona XC/BC Deluxe
Saddle
WTB Volt Comp
WTB Rocket V Comp chromo
Seatpost
Kona Offset
Kona XC/BC Deluxe
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
FSA XC-290
Rims
Easton EA70 XCT 29er
FSA XC-290
Front Tire
Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2
29 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor
Wheel Size
—
29" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.