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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 Coiler and 2006 Kona Coiler.
- Identity & price
2005 Kona Coiler had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2006 Kona Coiler.
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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest2.91:1Total range423%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.35; 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 Coiler
2006 Kona Coiler
Overview
Model Year
2005
2006
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Coiler
Coiler
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,599.00
$1,699.00
Colors
Matte Blue/Black
Matte Grey/Black
Sizes
15", 17", 18", 19", 22"
S(15"), M(17"), L(18"), XL(19"), XXL(20")
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
Kona Clump Aluminum, 6" Travel
Fork
Marzocchi Drop-Off, 150mm travel
Marzocchi Drop-Off 4
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Vanilla R
Fox Vanilla R, 6" travel
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 LX SGS
Shimano Deore LX
Crankset
Race Face Ride XC ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
Race Face Ride XC ISIS, 22/32 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Race Face SRX ISIS
Race Face SRX ISIS
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG93, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53
Pedals
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Kona Jackshit or Shimano PD-M505
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HFX-9 XC brakes, Hayes HFX-9 XC levers
Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC brakes, Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Tien Hsin Big Nut
Th
Handlebar
TruVativ XR OS riser
Truvativ LE OS Riser
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
TruVativ XR OS
Truvativ XR 3D OS
Saddle
WTB Speed V Comp
WTB Pure V Comp
Seatpost
TruVativ XR Dual Clamp
Truvativ XR Double Clamp
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Rims
Sun Rims Single Track, 32-hole
Sun SingleTrack SL-1
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 2.35" Maxxis Minion 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.