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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2007 Kona Kula Primo and 2006 Kona Kula Primo.

  2. Identity & price

    2006 Kona Kula Primo had an original MSRP $300 lower than 2007 Kona Kula Primo.

    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.

2007 Kona Kula Primo44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear28.1 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

2006 Kona Kula Primo44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.9 mphHighest gear28.3 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.2; 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
2007 Kona Kula Primo
2006 Kona Kula Primo
Overview
Model Year
2007
2006
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Kula Primo
Kula Primo
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$2,299.00
$1,999.00
Colors
Orange/White
Red/White
Sizes
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Easton Ultralite
Easton Ultralite Race
Fork
Rock Shox Reba Race, 100mm travel
Fox F100RL
Fork Material
Single
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano XT
Mountain mix
Shifters
Shimano XT
Shimano Deore XT
Front Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shimano Deore XT
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset
Race Face Deus XC X-Type, 44/32/22 teeth
Race Face Deus XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Race Face Deus X-Type
Race Face Deus XC X-Type
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Shimano CN-HG73
Pedals
Shimano PD-M505
Shimano PD-M505 Clipless
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes HFX-9 Carbon brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Carbon levers
Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit DL
Aheadset SAS
Handlebar
Easton EA50 31.8mm
Easton EA50 Riser
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Easton EA50 31.8mm
Easton EA 50
Saddle
WTB Rocket V Comp
WTB Rocket V Race
Seatpost
Easton EA50
Easton EA50
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
FSA XC-300
Front: Shimano HB-525, Rear: Shimano FH-525
Rims
FSA XC-300
Sun DS1-XC
Spokes
FSA, Wheelset
Stainless steel, 15ga front/14ga rear straight gauge
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor
26 x 2.20" Nokian NBX Lite
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels

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

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