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1998 Kona King Kikapu

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

Original MSRP
$2,399.00
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 19", 20"
Colors
Bomber Orange
Weight
27.5
Archive ID
74251

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialEaston Elite
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-1 BAM
Fork MaterialAluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockFox Alps-5R

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX, bottom-pull
Rear DerailleurShimano XTR SGS
CranksetShimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsRitchey Logic

Brakes

BrakesShimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
HandlebarKona DH
Handlebar ExtensionsN/A
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleSDG Comp kevlar
SeatpostKona O-Beam

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Javva the Hub, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
RimsMavic X517
SpokesDT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Front TireFront: Kona Enter, Rear: Kona Break

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

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