Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2003 K2 Tirade 5.0

Velopedia Archive ID 38777

Overview

Model year	2003
Brand	K2
Model	Tirade 5.0
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	38777
Original MSRP	$1,900.00
Colors	Matte Black
Sizes	Large, medium, small

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	7000 aluminum
Fork	Fox Vanilla 125R, 125mm travel
Fork material	Aluminum, single crown
Rear shock	Fox Float R

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore LX
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Crankset	Race Face Prodigy DH ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracket	TruVativ ISIS Drive
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Time ATAC Alium

Brakes

Brakes	Hayes HMX-9 Hydraulic Disc brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Ritchey Logic Comp
Handlebar	Race Face Air Alloy DH
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Race Face Prodigy
Saddle	WTB Speed V Comp
Seatpost	Race Face Evolve XC

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano Deore XT disc
Rims	Sun Rims Rhyno Lite, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front tire	26 x 2.40" WTB Weirwolf
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on October 1, 2026.