VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1997 Kona Koa

Velopedia Archive ID 60492

Overview

Model year1997
BrandKona
ModelKoa
Bicycle typeMountain bike, non-suspension
Archive ID60492
Original MSRP$629.00
ColorsMatte metallic orange
Sizes14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21"
Weight24.9 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkKona Project Two Sport
Fork materialChromoly, unicrown crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupShimano STX-RC/STX
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front derailleurShimano STX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear derailleurShimano STX-RC
CranksetCyclone CPI-349 A2 SQS, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB shell width68mm English
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesCurve OM brakes, Curve OM levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarKona Slim 165
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleSelle Italia Expedia
SeatpostTahoma DP 127, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Kona 999, Rear: Shimano AceraX
RimsMavic 238, 32-hole
SpokesStainless 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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71°
Seat-tube angle74°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake44.4 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 28, 2026.