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1999 Kona NuNu

Original specifications: Shimano Deore LX · 8-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels.

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Archive #89606
Model year
1999
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$699.00
Sizes
14", 16", 18", 19", 20"
Colors
Magic Yellow
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Identification clues

1999 archived details

Published colors
Magic Yellow
Frame
Kona 7005 aluminum
Original equipment
Mountain Mix

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Original buildKona 7005 aluminum · Mountain Mix · 26" wheels

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Published sizes and colors

5 sizes · 1 color

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

Published sizes

14"16"18"19"20"

Published colors

Magic Yellow

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialKona 7005 aluminum
ForkMarzocchi Bomber Z-5, 2.75" travel
Fork MaterialAluminum, triple-clamp crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano STX top-swing
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore LX SGS
CranksetCyclone CF-347, 24/32/42 teeth
Bottom BracketShimano BB-LP27
BB Shell Width68mm English
Rear Cogs8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
ChainShimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsFasten NW-90K

Brakes

BrakesAvid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Tioga TG
HandlebarKona DB riser
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemTahoma Sonne IV
SaddleSDG Comp
SeatpostKona Thumb

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Kona OB-1, Rear: Shimano Alivio
RimsMavic X138
SpokesStainless steel, 1.8mm front, 2.0mm rear straight gauge
Front Tire26 x 1.95" Kona Lumpy
Rear Tire26 x 1.95" Kona Gravy
Wheel Size26" wheels

Gearing

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes42/32/24T · 11–30T · 8-speed
Lowest0.80:1 Highest3.82:1 Total range477%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear5.6 mph Highest gear26.5 mph

Rear tire: 26×1.95.

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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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-IG51

1/2 x 3/32"

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Front tire · Original
26 x 1.95" Kona Lumpy Replacement search: 26x1.95 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Bottom bracket · Original
Shimano BB-LP27
More parts (5)Fewer parts
Saddle · Original
SDG Comp
Front derailleur · Original
Shimano STX top-swing
Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Deore LX SGS
Shifters · Original
Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rims · Original
Mavic X138

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Front tire
Front: 26 x 1.95" Kona Lumpy, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Kona Gravy
Drivetrain
8-speed
Bottom bracket / shell
Shimano BB-LP27 · 68mm English
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z-5, 2.75" travel · Aluminum, triple-clamp crown

Archived: Fork: Marzocchi Bomber Z-5, 2.75" travel

Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano STX top-swing · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore LX SGS · Crankset: Cyclone CF-347, 24/32/42 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano BB-LP27 · Rear cogs: 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic X138 · Hubs: Front: Kona OB-1, Rear: Shimano Alivio · Front tire: Front: 26 x 1.95" Kona Lumpy, Rear: 26 x 1.95" Kona Gravy

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Tioga TG · Handlebar: Kona DB riser · Stem: Tahoma Sonne IV · Seatpost: Kona Thumb · Saddle: SDG Comp · Pedals: Fasten NW-90K

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