Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Kona King Kikapu
Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $2,599.00
- Sizes
- 16", 18", 19", 20"
- Colors
- Ball burnished
- Weight
- 26.7
- Archive ID
- 60992
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| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Easton Elite |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z-1 |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | Fox Alps-5R |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano XTR/XT |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Crankset | Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BB-UN71, 110 mm spindle |
| BB Shell Width | 68mm English |
| Rear Cogs | 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Wellgo WPD-700 (clipless) |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-3.0 levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset ALC |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Azonic World Force |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Expedia |
| Seatpost | Tahoma DP 310, 27.0 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: King Kong 540 FHB, Rear: Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole |
| Spokes | DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | Front: 26 x 2.00" Kona Scratch, Rear: 26 x 2.00" Kona Sniff |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.