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1999 Kona Chute

Original specifications: Shimano Deore XT · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels.

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Archive #81388
Model year
1999
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$1,699.00
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
Colors
Phantom Grey/Mustard
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Identification clues

1999 archived details

Published colors
Phantom Grey/Mustard
Frame
Kona OB 7005 aluminum
Original equipment
Mountain Mix

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Original buildKona OB 7005 aluminum · Mountain Mix · 26" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

4 sizes · 1 color

Manufacturer-published sizes and colors; availability and exact size/color pairings may vary by market or production run.

Published sizes

SMLXL

Published colors

Phantom Grey/Mustard

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialKona OB 7005 aluminum
ForkRock Shox Judy XLC, 4.0" travel
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore LX top-swing
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT SGS
CranksetRace Face Turbine LP, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-UN52
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NWL-230 slalom platform

Brakes

BrakesAvid Arch Rival 50 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SX
HandlebarKona DH riser
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemKona OB
SaddleSDG Comp Belair
SeatpostKona O-Beam, 30.0mm diameter

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Ritchey Pro S, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
RimsSun Rims Rhyno Lite
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm front, 2.0mm rear straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 2.10" Tioga Factory DH
Wheel Size26" wheels

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes46/34/24T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.75:1 Highest4.18:1 Total range558%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear5.3 mph Highest gear29.3 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

How it works

Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.

Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.

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Rear tire

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For 32-622, width is 32 mm and rim diameter is 622 mm. Use the rear tire on mixed-wheel bikes. Leave both fields empty to compare ratios only.

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Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.

Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
Shimano CN-HG72

1/2 x 3/32"

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Front tire · Original
26 x 2.10" Tioga Factory DH Replacement search: 26x2.1 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
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Bottom bracket · Original
Shimano BB-UN52
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Saddle · Original
SDG Comp Belair
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Crankset · Original
Race Face Turbine LP

24/34/46 teeth

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Front derailleur · Original
Shimano Deore LX top-swing
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Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Deore XT SGS
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Shifters · Original
Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
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Seatpost · Original
Kona O-Beam

30.0mm diameter

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Front tire
26 x 2.10" Tioga Factory DH
Drivetrain
9-speed
Seatpost diameter
30 mm
Bottom bracket / shell
Shimano BB-UN52 · 68mm English
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Frame and fork

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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Rock Shox Judy XLC, 4.0" travel · Aluminum/magnesium, double triple-clamp crown

Suspension

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Archived: Fork: Rock Shox Judy XLC, 4.0" travel

Drivetrain

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Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore LX top-swing · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT SGS · Crankset: Race Face Turbine LP, 24/34/46 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-UN52 · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG72, 1/2 x 3/32"

Brakes

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Archived: Brakes: Avid Arch Rival 50 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers

Wheels and tires

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Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun Rims Rhyno Lite · Hubs: Front: Ritchey Pro S, Rear: Shimano Deore LX · Front tire: 26 x 2.10" Tioga Factory DH

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SX · Handlebar: Kona DH riser · Stem: Kona OB · Seatpost: Kona O-Beam, 30.0mm diameter · Saddle: SDG Comp Belair · Pedals: Fasten NWL-230 slalom platform

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