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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 2004 Kona Coiler.
- Equipment
2005 Kona Coiler has 20 mm more front travel than 2004 Kona Coiler in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
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.
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.3; 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 Coiler
2004 Kona Coiler
Overview
Model Year
2005
2004
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Coiler
Coiler
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,599.00
$1,599.00
Colors
Matte Blue/Black
Silver/Black
Sizes
15", 17", 18", 19", 22"
15", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight
—
33.2 lb
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
7005 aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi Drop-Off, 150mm travel
Marzocchi Bomber Drop-Off Comp, 130mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum, single crown
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Vanilla R
Fox Vanilla R, 5.0" travel
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 LX SGS
Shimano Deore LX
Crankset
Race Face Ride XC ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
Race Face Ride XC ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Race Face SRX ISIS
Race Face ISIS SRX
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG93, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HFX-9 XC brakes, Hayes HFX-9 XC levers
Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless Tien Hsin Big Nut
1 1/8" threadless FSA
Handlebar
TruVativ XR OS riser
Koski riser
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
TruVativ XR OS
Koski Stronghold
Saddle
WTB Speed V Comp
SDG-Kona Grand Prix
Seatpost
TruVativ XR Dual Clamp
IRD Quad 2
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Front: Shimano HB-M475 Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Rims
Sun Rims Single Track, 32-hole
Mavic XM 321, 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 2.30" 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.