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At a glance

Key differences

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

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2005 Kona Hoss and 2004 Kona Hoss.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2005 Kona Hoss44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.9 mphHighest gear28.5 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.3; rear size isn’t listed.

2004 Kona Hoss44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; 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
2005 Kona Hoss
2004 Kona Hoss
Overview
Model Year
2005
2004
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Hoss
Hoss
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$799.00
$799.00
Colors
Silver Matte
Silver
Sizes
16", 18", 20", 22"
16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
—
30.4 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi Dirt Jam Comp, 100mm travel
Marzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Mountain Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore, top-pull
Shimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore
Crankset
TruVativ Blaze, 22/32/44 teeth
TruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
TruVativ ISIS Drive
TruVativ ISIS Drive Hussefelt
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc front/Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc rear brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid FR-1 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
1 1/8" threadless Victor VP-A71
Handlebar
TruVativ LE OS
Koski Riser
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
TruVativ XR 3D OS
Koski Stronghold
Saddle
WTB Speed V Comp
SDG-Kona Grand Prix
Seatpost
TruVativ XR Dual Clamp
Kona Double Thumb
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Front: Shimano HB-M475 Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Rims
Alex AL-DM24, 32-hole
Alex AL-DM24, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.30" Tioga Blue Dragon
26 x 2.10" Tioga Factory DH
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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