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1999 K2 3000

Velopedia Archive ID 84516

Overview

Model year1999
BrandK2
Model3000
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID84516
Original MSRP$1,599.00
ColorsBright Yellow
SizesLarge, medium, small, way big

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Custom 7005 FS
ForkK2 Smart Fork, 3.0" travel
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockNoleen NR-2, 4.7" travel

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano Deore LX, 110mm spindle
BB shell width73mm English
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsK2 clipless

Brakes

BrakesAvid Arch Rival 40 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tange
HandlebarTitec Enduro HF
Handlebar extensionsTitec Shorty
StemK2 TIG alloy
SaddleSelle Italia Trimatica
SeatpostK2 alloy, 27.2mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsSun Rims Sub 4, 32-hole
SpokesMarwi stainless steel, 1.8mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesAlloy nipples
Front tire26 x 1.95" Panaracer Mach SS kevlar
Wheel size26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 29, 2026.