Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2004 K2 Tirade 5.0

Velopedia Archive ID 92500

Overview

Model year	2004
Brand	K2
Model	Tirade 5.0
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	92500
Original MSRP	$1,749.99
Colors	Brushed
Sizes	Large, medium, small

Frameset

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

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire
Front derailleur	Shimano Deore
Rear derailleur	Shimano Deore XT
Crankset	TruVativ Hussefelt, 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	Front: Shimano M475 disc, Rear: Shimano HB-M475 disc
Rims	Sun Rims Rhyno Lite, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front tire	26 x 2.40" Intense
Wheel size	26" wheels

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