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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2005 K2 MOD 3.0.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest1.15:1Highest4.33:1Total range376%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest1.20:1Highest4.33:1Total range361%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; 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 K2 MOD 3.0
2002 K2 Mod 3.0
Overview
Model Year
2005
2002
Brand
K2
K2
Model
MOD 3.0
Mod 3.0
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
Not documented
$1,749.00
Colors
Red/Silver
Pearl White/Red
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded/carbon fiber composite
Frame Material
7000 aluminum/carbon stays
Columbus Zonal/carbon stays
Fork
Rst
K2 MOD
Fork Material
Carbon fiber/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Carbon fiber composite w/aluminum steerer, aero crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Road Mix Triple
Shimano 105 Triple
Shifters
Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105 Triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on
Shimano 105, clamp-on
Rear Derailleur
Shimano 105 GS
Shimano 105 GS
Crankset
TruVativ Elita A1, 30/42/52 teeth
Shimano 105 Triple, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
—
Shimano BB-5500, 109.5mm spindle
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 26 teeth
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
Chain
KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Wellgo WAM-19 clipless
Shimano PD-5500 SPD-R
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro dual pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" integrated TH intelliset
1 1/8" threadless Cane Creek IS-2 integrated
Handlebar
Ritchey Logic Road 31.8
3T T.H.E.
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Ritchey Logic Road 31.8
3T Forgie
Saddle
Selle Italia XO
Selle Italia Trimatic
Seatpost
Ritchey Road Comp
K2 micro adjust
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Aluminum, Q/R
Mavic Cosmos
Rims
Alex AKX R1.0, 28-hole/32-hole
Mavic Cosmos, 24-hole/28-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Mavic stainless steel, 15ga. (1.8mm) straight pull
Spoke Nipples
Brass nipples
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 23c Vittoria Zaffiro
700 x 23c Vittoria Action HSD
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
—
Head-tube angle
—
73°
Seat-tube angle
—
74°
Chainstay / rear center
—
408.9 mm
Wheelbase
—
988.1 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run. Legacy reference geometry is model-level historical data whose corresponding frame size is not identified; compare those dimensions as reference values rather than size-normalized fit data.