Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Kona Caldera

Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,399.00
Sizes
16", 18", 19", 20"
Colors
Dark blue, molotov red
Weight
24.2
Archive ID
64355

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialChromoly
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-2
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
CranksetShimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M535 SPD clipless

Brakes

BrakesAvid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset STC
HandlebarCurve 2014
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleSelle Italia Expedia
SeatpostJoe Murray O-Beam, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsShimano Deore LX
RimsMavic 221, 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

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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