VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1996 Kona Kilauea

Velopedia Archive ID 50847

Overview

Model year1996
BrandKona
ModelKilauea
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID50847
Original MSRP$1,049.00
ColorsDark blue, satin
Sizes14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
Weight22.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionWelded steel
Frame materialColumbus Cyber
ForkKona Project Two
Fork materialChromoly, triple-butted, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-600
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT GS
CranksetCurve OM, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketCurve ZVL, 119 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 12 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten LXT w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesCurve OM brakes, Curve OM levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" Kona Race Light Impact
HandlebarEaston, aluminum
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemKona Race Light Velocity
SaddleSelle Italia Expedia
SeatpostKona O-Beam, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

RimsMavic 221, 32-hole
SpokesDT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.10" Kona Sniff, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Kona Scratch
Wheel size26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake39.1 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 26, 2026.