Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2001 K2 Zed 5.0

Velopedia Archive ID 35333

Overview

Model year	2001
Brand	K2
Model	Zed 5.0
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	35333
Original MSRP	$989.00
Colors	White and Blue two-tone
Sizes	Large, medium, small, way big
Weight	25.2 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7005 aluminum, butted
Fork	Noleen Mega Air
Fork material	Triple-clamp
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore RapidFire SL
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Crankset	TruVativ Fire-SX
Bottom bracket	Cartridge
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	KMC Z9000, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Wellgo M9 clipless

Brakes

Brakes	Avid Single Digit 3 brakes, Avid AD3 Levers levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	WTB Momentum Comp ST
Handlebar	Aluminum
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Aluminum Ahead type
Saddle	WTB SST.X3
Seatpost	Aluminum micro-adjust

Wheels & tires

Hubs	WTB Speed FX
Rims	WTB SpeedMaster, 32-hole
Spokes	WTB stainless steel, 15/15g
Front tire	Front: 26 x 2.10" WTB NanoRaptor DNA, Rear: 26 x 2.00" WTB NanoRaptor DNA
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	556.3 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	73°
Chainstay / rear center	424.2 mm
Wheelbase	1056.6 mm

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