Velopedia Bicycle Archive
1997 Kona Ku
Mountain bike, front suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
- Original MSRP
- $2,299.00
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20"
- Colors
- Custom
- Weight
- 23.3
- Archive ID
- 68839
Current market
Checking current listings…Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Easton Elite |
| Fork | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 |
| Fork Material | Magnesium, triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | N/A |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore XT/LX |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 28.6 mm |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Crankset | Cook Bros. E, 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 | Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore LX levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset STC |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Curve 2014 |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Saddle | Selle Italia Expedia |
| Seatpost | Joe Murray O-Beam, 27.0 mm diameter |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic 221, 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.