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2001 K2 Rosario

Original specifications: Hybrid Mix drivetrain · 28.8 lb published weight · legacy reference geometry.

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Model year: 2001
Category: Hybrid
Original MSRP: $379.00
Sizes: L, M, S, way big, women's
Colors: Dark Metallic Green
Weight: 28.8 lb
Geometry: Legacy reference
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2001 archived details

Published colors: Dark Metallic Green
Frame: 7005 aluminum
Original equipment: Hybrid Mix

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Original build7005 aluminum · Hybrid Mix

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Published sizes and colors

5 sizes · 1 color

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Published sizes

LMSway bigwomen's

Published colors

Dark Metallic Green

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	7005 aluminum
Fork	K2
Fork Material	Hi-tensile steel, unicrown crown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Hybrid Mix
Shifters	Shimano C201
Front Derailleur	SRAM ESP 3.0
Rear Derailleur	SRAM ESP 3.0
Crankset	Shimano C-101
Bottom Bracket	Sport Cartridge
Rear Cogs	7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain	KMC Z-51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	K2 Comfort

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro Comfort 390A linear-pull brakes, aluminum linear-pull levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	1" steel
Handlebar	Aluminum, rise
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	Aluminum, adjustable
Saddle	K2 ComfortTech
Seatpost	Aluminum, suspension

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Front: aluminum QR, Rear: Shimano Altus
Rims	Weinmann Zac, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14/14g
Front Tire	Kenda multi-terrain

Geometry

Legacy reference · 5 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 5 measurements

Measurement	Legacy reference
Top tube	546.1 mm
Head-tube angle	70°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	436.9 mm
Wheelbase	1054.1 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

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Original specifications

Chain · Original

KMC Z-51

1/2 x 3/32"

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Brake pads · Original

Tektro Comfort 390A linear-pull brakes

aluminum linear-pull levers

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Crankset · Original

Shimano C-101

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Front tire: Kenda multi-terrain
Drivetrain: 7-speed
Bottom bracket / shell: Sport Cartridge

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2001 K2 Rosario