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2005 Kona Hoss · 2006 Kona Hoss

Specification2005 Kona Hoss2006 Kona Hoss
Overview
Model year20052006
BrandKonaKona
ModelHossHoss
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID9285610854
Original MSRP$799.00$899.00
ColorsSilver MatteBlue
Sizes16", 18", 20", 22"16", 18", 20", 22"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminumKona Clump Butted Aluminum
ForkMarzocchi Dirt Jam Comp, 100mm travelMarzocchi Dirt Jam Comp, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crownAluminum, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFireShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano Deore, top-pullShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
CranksetTruVativ Blaze, 22/32/44 teethTruvativ Blaze ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ ISIS DriveTruvativ DHLT ISIS
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG53
PedalsShimano PD-M505 SPDShimano PD-M505 Clipless
Brakes
BrakesShimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc front/Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc rear brakes, Avid FR-5 leversHayes Sole brakes, Hayes Sole levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STSAheadset STS
HandlebarTruVativ LE OSTruvativ LE OS Riser
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemTruVativ XR 3D OSTruvativ XR 3D OS
SaddleWTB Speed V CompWTB Speed V Sport SE
SeatpostTruVativ XR Dual ClampKona Double Clamp
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 discFront: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
RimsAlex AL-DM24, 32-holeAlex DM-24
SpokesStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.30" Tioga Blue Dragon26 x 2.30" Nokian NBT
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 13, 2026.