Bicycle Archive · Specification report

1999 Kona King Kahuna

Velopedia Archive ID 89856

Overview

Model year	1999
Brand	Kona
Model	King Kahuna
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front suspension
Archive ID	89856
Original MSRP	$3,999.00
Colors	Buff/Kona Orange
Sizes	16", 17", 18", 19", 20"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Sandvik 3Al/2.5V titanium
Fork	Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Super Fly, 2.75" travel
Fork material	Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
Rear shock	N/A

Drivetrain

Component group	Shimano XTR
Shifters	Shimano XTR RapidFire SL rear
Front derailleur	Shimano XTR top-swing
Rear derailleur	Shimano XTR SGS
Crankset	Shimano XTR M952, 24/34/46 teeth
Bottom bracket	Shimano BB-M952
BB shell width	68mm English
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-7700, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals	Shimano PD-M747 SPD

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano XTR levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
Handlebar	Ritchey ForceLite
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Race Face SyStem
Saddle	SDG Comp Belair, titanium rails
Seatpost	Thomson Elite, 27.0mm diameter

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Shimano XTR
Rims	Mavic X517
Spokes	DT stainless steel, 1.8mm front, 2.0mm rear straight gauge
Front tire	26 x 1.90" Tioga Factory XC Slick kevlar
Wheel size	26" wheels

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