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Road · Non-electric

2005 K2 MOD 3.0

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: Not documented

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Road · Non-electric

2003 K2 Mod 3.0

Selected size: Not published
Original MSRP: $1,600.00

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1 of 2 bicycles

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 and 2003 K2 Mod 3.0.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2005 K2 MOD 3.052/42/30T · 12–26T · 9-speed

Lowest1.15:1Highest4.33:1Total range376%

Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear8.1 mphHighest gear30.5 mph

Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.

2003 K2 Mod 3.052/42/30T · 12–25T · 9-speed

Lowest1.20:1Highest4.33:1Total range361%

Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear8.5 mphHighest gear30.7 mph

Uses front tire 700C×25; 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 K2 MOD 3.0

2003 K2 Mod 3.0

Overview

Model Year

2005

2003

Brand

Model

MOD 3.0

Mod 3.0

Bicycle Type

Road race & triathlon

Original MSRP

Not documented

$1,600.00

Colors

Red/Silver

Pearl White/Red

Sizes

S, M, L, XL

XS, 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 RSI Carbon

Fork Material

Carbon fiber/aluminum steerer, aero crown

Carbon fiber composite w/aluminum steerer, aero crown

Drivetrain

Component Group

Road Mix Triple

Shifters

Shimano 105 STI Dual Control

Front Derailleur

Shimano 105 Triple, bottom-pull/clamp-on

Shimano 105, clamp-on

Rear Derailleur

Shimano 105 GS

Crankset

TruVativ Elita A1, 30/42/52 teeth

Ritchey Pro, 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

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

Ritchey Logic Pro 31.8

Handlebar Extensions

Not included

—

Stem

Ritchey Logic Road 31.8

Ritchey Logic Pro 31.8

Saddle

Selle Italia XO

Selle Italia Trimatic 2

Seatpost

Ritchey Road Comp

K2 micro adjust

Wheels & Tires

Hubs

Aluminum, Q/R

Front: Ritchey WCS, Rear: Ritchey WCS Zero

Rims

Alex AKX R1.0, 28-hole/32-hole

Ritchey Aero Pro Deep Section, 16-hole/20-hole

Spokes

Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge

Ritchey/DT stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) bladed

Spoke Nipples

Brass nipples

Aluminum nipples

Front Tire

700 x 23c Vittoria Zaffiro

700 x 25c Vittoria Rubino Tech

Wheel Size

700c wheels

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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