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1997 Kona U'I

Velopedia Archive ID 64105

Overview

Model year1997
BrandKona
ModelU'I
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID64105
Original MSRP$1,049.00
ColorsMatte yellow
Sizes16", 18", 19", 20"
Weight27.2 lb

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

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle71.5°
Seat-tube angle74.5°
Chainstay / rear center425.4 mm
Wheelbase1066.8 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.