Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification reportVelopedia Archive ID 50105
| Model year | 1996 |
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| Brand | Kona |
| Model | Sex Three |
| Bicycle type | Mountain bike, front & rear suspension |
| Archive ID | 50105 |
| Original MSRP | $2,599.00 |
| Colors | Gold, satin |
| Sizes | 16", 18", 19", 20" |
| Weight | 26.5 lb |
| Frame construction | Welded aluminum |
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| Frame material | Easton ProGram Elite double-butted |
| Fork | Rock Shox Judy XC |
| Fork material | Aluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear shock | Fox Alps-4R, 3.0" travel |
| Component group | Shimano Deore XT |
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| Shifters | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore XT, bottom-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano XTR |
| Crankset | Curve OM, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom bracket | Curve ZVL, 119 mm spindle |
| BB shell width | 68mm English |
| Rear cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 28 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo WPD-96A (clipless) |
| Brakes | Magura Hydraulic HS11 brakes, Magura Hydrostop levers |
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| Headset | 1 1/8" Kona Race Light Impact |
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| Handlebar | Easton, aluminum |
| Handlebar extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Kona Race Light Velocity |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Expedia |
| Seatpost | Kona O-Beam, 27.0 mm diameter |
| Rims | Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole |
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| Spokes | DT Competition stainless steel, 2.0mm double butted |
| Spoke nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front tire | Front: 26 x 2.10" Kona Sniff, Rear: 26 x 2.10" Kona Scratch |
| Wheel size | 26" wheels |
| Top tube | 584.2 mm |
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| Head-tube angle | 72° |
| Seat-tube angle | 74.5° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 425.4 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1066.8 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.