Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Kona Kapu
Road race & triathlon bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $1,549.00
- Sizes
- 49 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
- Colors
- Matte green
- Weight
- 20.9
- Archive ID
- 67718
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Columbus Genius |
| Fork | Kona Mudshark |
| Fork Material | Chromoly, unicrown crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
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 |
| Handlebar Extensions | N/A |
| 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 |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.