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2005 Kona Kikapu · 2004 Kona Kikapu

Specification2005 Kona Kikapu2004 Kona Kikapu
Overview
Model year20052004
BrandKonaKona
ModelKikapuKikapu
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID9290030733
Original MSRP$1,099.00$999.00
ColorsMatte Silver/WhiteBlack/Silver
Sizes14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21", 23"14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21", 23"
Weight—30.9 lb
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum7005 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travelMarzocchi MZ Comp, 100mm travel
Fork materialAluminum, single crownAluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear shockFox FloatFox Vanilla, 3.5" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore RapidFireShimano Deore RapidFire
Front derailleurShimano Deore, top-pullShimano Deore, top-pull/clamp-on
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LX SGSShimano Deore LX
CranksetTruVativ Blaze, 22/32/44 teethTruVativ Five D, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketTruVativ ISIS DriveTruVativ LE
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 SPDWellgo A9 w/ clips and straps
Brakes
BrakesShimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid FR-5 leversShimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid FR-1 levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS1 1/8" threadless Victor VP-A71
HandlebarKona RiserKona Riser
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemKona ControlTruVativ XR
SaddleWTB Pure V SportKona Comfort Comp
SeatpostKalloy SP-359Kona Thumb
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 discFront: Shimano HB-M475 Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
RimsSun Rims Black Eye, 32-holeMavic XM 117 Disc, 32-hole
SpokesStainless steel, 15/17ga. (1.8/1.5mm) straight gaugeStainless steel, 15ga. Front / 14ga. Rear straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipplesBrass nipples
Front tire26 x 2.00" Tioga Red Phoenix26 x 1.95" Tioga Terra Firma
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 12, 2026.