Velopedia Bicycle Archive

1997 Kona U'I

Mountain bike, front & rear suspension bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.

Original MSRP
$1,049.00
Sizes
16", 18", 19", 20"
Colors
Matte yellow
Weight
27.2
Archive ID
64105

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame Material7005 aluminum, double-butted
ForkRock Shox Quadra 5
Fork MaterialMagnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockShock Works, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupShimano AceraX/Altus
ShiftersGrip Shift SRT-400i
Front DerailleurShimano AceraX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear DerailleurShimano STX
CranksetCyclone CPI-345 SQS, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG31, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-90K

Brakes

BrakesCurve OM brakes, Curve OM levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
HandlebarAlico YC-127
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleSelle Italia Triax R747
SeatpostKalloy SP-242, 27.0 mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Shimano Altus, 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

Specifications are presented as a reference. Components may vary by market, size, production run, or later manufacturer revisions.

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