VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1994 Kona Hot

Velopedia Archive ID 15237

Overview

Model year1994
BrandKona
ModelHot
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID15237
Original MSRP$1,995.00
Sizes14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight24.5 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded steel
Frame materialTange Prestige chromoly
ForkMarzocchi XC-500 air/oil

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT / Suntour/SR
ShiftersSuntour XC Pro top-mount
Front derailleurShimano Deore XT
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT
CranksetSugino Impel 700, 22/32/42 teeth
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainSedis SL
PedalsLook M323 (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesKona 879AG with Kool Stop brakes, levers

Cockpit & contact points

HandlebarKona Slim 150 titanium
StemKona Race Light Velocity
SaddleKona Race Light, titanium rails
SeatpostKona Race Light O-Beam titanium

Wheels & tires

HubsShimano Deore XT
RimsBontrager BCX-1, 36-hole
Front tireKona A:\Drive

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube571.5 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center424.2 mm
Wheelbase1054.1 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.