Lowest1.63:1
Highest4.42:1
Total range272%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.
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1997 Kona Kapu
Original specifications: Campagnolo Veloce drivetrain · 700c wheels · 20.9 lb published weight.
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At a glance
Archive #67718- Model year
- 1997
- Category
- Road
- Original MSRP
- $1,549.00
- Sizes
- 49 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
- Colors
- Matte green
- Weight
- 20.9 lb
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 26 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
1997 archived details
- Published colors
- Matte green
- Frame
- Columbus Genius
- Original equipment
- Campagnolo Veloce
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildColumbus Genius · Campagnolo Veloce · 700c wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Columbus Genius |
| Fork | Kona Mudshark |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Campagnolo Veloce |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Campagnolo Veloce Ergo |
| Front Derailleur | Campagnolo Veloce, bottom-pull/braze-on |
| Rear Derailleur | Campagnolo Veloce |
| Crankset | Campagnolo Veloce, 39/53 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Campagnolo Veloce, 110 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 12 - 24 teeth |
| Chain | Campagnolo Athena, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Campagnolo Veloce clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Campagnolo Veloce brakes, Campagnolo Veloce levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | TTT Forma |
| Stem | Velocity Fermata |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Turbo Lite |
| Seatpost | Tahoma DP 127, 27.0 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Campagnolo Veloce, Rear: Campagnolo Veloce cassette |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic CXP 12, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 700 x 23c Tioga Proline |
| Wheel Size | 700c wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
Size
Measurement
Measurement
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 550 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 73.5° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 410 mm |
| Wheelbase | 987 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 45 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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700 x 23c Tioga Proline
Replacement search: 700cx23 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Campagnolo Veloce
110 mm spindle
Campagnolo Veloce clipless
More parts (5)Fewer parts
Selle Italia Turbo Lite
Campagnolo Veloce
39/53 teeth
Velocity Fermata
Tahoma DP 127
27.0 mm diameter
Mavic CXP 12
32-hole
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 700 x 23c Tioga Proline
- Drivetrain
- 8-speed
- Seatpost diameter
- 27 mm
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Campagnolo Veloce, 110 mm spindle · 68mm English
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Kona Mudshark · Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Campagnolo Veloce · Shifters: Campagnolo Veloce Ergo · Front derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce, bottom-pull/braze-on · Rear derailleur: Campagnolo Veloce · Crankset: Campagnolo Veloce, 39/53 teeth · Bottom bracket: Campagnolo Veloce, 110 mm spindle · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 12 - 24 teeth · Chain: Campagnolo Athena, 1/2 x 3/32"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Campagnolo Veloce brakes, Campagnolo Veloce levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 700c wheels · Rims: Mavic CXP 12, 32-hole · Hubs: Front: Campagnolo Veloce, Rear: Campagnolo Veloce cassette · Front tire: 700 x 23c Tioga Proline
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 · Handlebar: TTT Forma · Stem: Velocity Fermata · Seatpost: Tahoma DP 127, 27.0 mm diameter · Saddle: Selle Italia Turbo Lite · Pedals: Campagnolo Veloce clipless
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