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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 Kona Hoss and 2006 Kona Hoss.
- Identity & price
2005 Kona Hoss had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2006 Kona Hoss.
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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.3; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.3; 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
2005 Kona Hoss
2006 Kona Hoss
Overview
Model Year
2005
2006
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Hoss
Hoss
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$799.00
$899.00
Colors
Silver Matte
Blue
Sizes
16", 18", 20", 22"
16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
Kona Clump Butted Aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi Dirt Jam Comp, 100mm travel
Marzocchi Dirt Jam Comp, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Shimano Deore
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore, top-pull
Shimano Deore
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Crankset
TruVativ Blaze, 22/32/44 teeth
Truvativ Blaze ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ ISIS Drive
Truvativ DHLT ISIS
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53
Pedals
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Shimano PD-M505 Clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc front/Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc rear brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Hayes Sole brakes, Hayes Sole levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
Aheadset STS
Handlebar
TruVativ LE OS
Truvativ LE OS Riser
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
TruVativ XR 3D OS
Truvativ XR 3D OS
Saddle
WTB Speed V Comp
WTB Speed V Sport SE
Seatpost
TruVativ XR Dual Clamp
Kona Double Clamp
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Rims
Alex AL-DM24, 32-hole
Alex DM-24
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
—
Front Tire
26 x 2.30" Tioga Blue Dragon
26 x 2.30" Nokian NBT
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.