VelopediaBicycle Archive · Specification report

1998 Kona Fire Mountain

Velopedia Archive ID 70267

Overview

Model year1998
BrandKona
ModelFire Mountain
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID70267
Original MSRP$549.00
ColorsEsse Blue
Sizes14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21"
Weight27.3 lb

Frameset

Frame constructionTIG-welded
Frame materialChromoly, butted
ForkRock Shox Indy S
Fork materialAluminum/magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear shockN/A

Drivetrain

Component groupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX RapidFire SL
Front derailleurShimano Alivio top-swing
Rear derailleurShimano STX
CranksetCyclone 345, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom bracketShimano BB-LP26
Rear cogs7-speed, 11 - 28 teeth
ChainKMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsAluminum cage w/clips & straps

Brakes

BrakesTektro 820A linear-pull brakes, Tektro RBP-342A levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga TG
HandlebarKona Bulge
Handlebar extensionsNot included
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleRitchey Vector
SeatpostKona Race Lite

Wheels & tires

HubsFront: Shimano Alivio, Rear: Shimano AceraX
RimsRitchey Rock Comp
SpokesStainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Front tireFront: Kona Enter, Rear: Kona Break

Geometry · Legacy reference

Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle70.5°
Seat-tube angle74°
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 26, 2026.