VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Kona AA

Velopedia Archive ID 62984

Overview

Model year1997
BrandKona
ModelAA
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID62984
Original MSRP$1,299.00
ColorsMatte silver
Sizes14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"
Weight24.8 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialEaston Elite
ForkRock Shox Indy XC
Fork materialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano Deore XT/LX
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetSugino Mighty 900, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsWellgo WPD-700 (clipless)

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset STC
HandlebarKona Slim 165
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleSelle Italia Expedia
SeatpostTahoma DP 127, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Javva the Hub, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 221N, 32-hole
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipplesBrass nipples
Front tireFront: 26 x 2.00" Kona Scratch, Rear: 26 x 2.00" Kona Sniff
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 / rake40.6 mm

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