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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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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 Kikapu Deluxe and 2005 Kona Kikapu Deluxe.

  2. Identity & price

    2007 Kona Kikapu Deluxe had an original MSRP $300 lower than 2005 Kona Kikapu Deluxe.

    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 Kikapu Deluxe44/32/22T · 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.

2005 Kona Kikapu Deluxe44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1Highest4.00:1Total range582%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear4.8 mphHighest gear27.9 mph

Uses front tire 26×2; 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 Kikapu Deluxe
2005 Kona Kikapu Deluxe
Overview
Model Year
2007
2005
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Kikapu Deluxe
Kikapu Deluxe
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Original MSRP
$1,399.00
$1,699.00
Colors
Orange/White
Matte Cream/White
Sizes
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Kona Clump 7005 Butted Aluminum
7005 aluminum
Fork
Rock Shox Dart 2, 100mm travel
Marzocchi MX Comp, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Aluminum, single crown
Rear Shock
Fox Float R, 4" travel
Fox Float RP3
Drivetrain
Component Group
Shimano Deore
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore RapidFire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Deore, top-pull
Rear Derailleur
Shimano LX
Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset
FSA Alpha Drive, 22/32/44 teeth
Race Face Ride XC ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA Isis
Race Face SRX ISIS
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53
Shimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Shimano PD-M505
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes Sole brakes, Hayes Sole levers
Hayes HFX-9 XC brakes, Hayes HFX-9 XC levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Th
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
Handlebar
Kona Riser
TruVativ LE OS
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Kona Control
TruVativ XR
Saddle
WTB Laser V Sport
WTB Rocket V Comp
Seatpost
Kona Thumb
TruVativ XR Single Clamp
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc
Rims
Sun Black Eye
Sun Rims Black Eye, 32-hole
Spokes
DT Swiss stainless steel, 15/14ga. (1.8/2.0mm)
Stainless steel, 15/17ga. (1.8/1.5mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
26 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor
26 x 2.00" Tioga Red Phoenix
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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