Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Kona Fire Mountain

Velopedia Archive ID 69581

Overview

Model year	1997
Brand	Kona
Model	Fire Mountain
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	69581
Original MSRP	$569.00
Colors	Matte blue
Sizes	14", 16", 18", 19", 20"
Weight	27.3 lb

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Chromoly, double-butted
Fork	Rock Shox Quadra 5
Fork material	Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano Alivio/AceraX
Shifters	Grip Shift SRT-400i
Front derailleur	Shimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm
Rear derailleur	Shimano STX
Crankset	Cyclone CPI-345 SQS, 24/34/42 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Fasten NWL-90K

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano AceraX M-System brakes, Shimano Alivio levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Handlebar	Alico YC-A110-PP
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Tahoma Sonne IV
Saddle	Selle Italia Triax R747
Seatpost	Kalloy SP-242, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Shimano Altus, Rear: Shimano AceraX
Rims	Sun Rims AT18, 32-hole
Spokes	Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke nipples	Brass nipples
Front tire	26 x 2.00" Kona Scratch
Rear tire	26 x 2.00" Kona Sniff
Wheel size	26" wheels

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube	571.5 mm
Head-tube angle	71°
Seat-tube angle	74°
Chainstay / rear center	425.4 mm
Wheelbase	1059.2 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 November 15, 2026.