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2005 Kona Hoss · 2007 Kona Hoss

Specification2005 Kona Hoss2007 Kona Hoss
Overview
Model year20052007
BrandKonaKona
ModelHossHoss
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID9285695248
Original MSRP$799.00$899.00
ColorsSilver MatteDark Gray
Sizes16", 18", 20", 22"16", 18", 20", 22"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminumKona Clump 7005 Butted Aluminum
ForkMarzocchi Dirt Jam Comp, 100mm travelMarzocchi Dirt Jumper 4, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crownSingle
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixShimano Deore
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFireShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano Deore, top-pullShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
CranksetTruVativ Blaze, 22/32/44 teethFSA Alpha Drive, 44/32/22 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ ISIS DriveRPM Isis DH
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M505 SPDKona Jackshit
Brakes
BrakesShimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc front/Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc rear brakes, Avid FR-5 leversHayes Sole Hydraulic brakes, Hayes Sole levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STSTh
HandlebarTruVativ LE OSFSA XC-289A OS
StemTruVativ XR 3D OSFSA OS-190LX
SaddleWTB Speed V CompWTB Speed V Sport SE
SeatpostTruVativ XR Dual ClampKona Double Thumb
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)
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples—
Front tire26 x 2.30" Tioga Blue Dragon26 x 2.35" Maxxis High Roller
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.