Velopedia Bicycle Archive
2002 K2 Launch 4.0
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,399.00
- Sizes
- Large, medium, small, way big
- Colors
- Black/White
- Archive ID
- 36780
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | 7005 aluminum |
| Fork | Answer Manitou Black Comp 8100, 3.15"-4.0" adjustable travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | Noleen Sport Adjustable, 3.5" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano LX, clamp-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano FC-M440, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Sealed cartridge |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Brakes
| Brakes | Avid Mechanical Disc brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Aluminum, 1.25" rise |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Aluminum threadless |
| Saddle | WTB SST.X3 |
| Seatpost | Aluminum micro-adjust, 27.2mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore |
|---|---|
| Rims | WTB Dual Duty, 32-hole |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.125" WTB MutanoRaptor |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.