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2002 Kona King Kikapu

Original specifications: Shimano XTR · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels · legacy reference geometry.

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Archive #37035
Model year
2002
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$2,899.00
Sizes
16", 18", 19", 20", 21"
Colors
Red/Polished
Geometry
Legacy reference
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Identification clues

2002 archived details

Published colors
Red/Polished
Frame
Easton Ultralite
Original equipment
Mountain Mix

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Original buildEaston Ultralite · 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

16"18"19"20"21"

Published colors

Red/Polished

Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialEaston Ultralite
ForkMarzocchi Marathon S, 3.15" travel
Fork MaterialAluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Rear ShockFox Float RL, 3.0" travel

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT
Rear DerailleurShimano XTR
CranksetRace Face Turbine Lite, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketTien Hsin BB-9900 ISIS
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"
PedalsShimano PD-M536 SPD

Brakes

BrakesAvid Single Digit Ti brakes, Avid Speed Dial Ti levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS
HandlebarRace Face Prodigy Flatbar
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemRace Face Prodigy
SaddleSDG Satellite SL
SeatpostAmerican Classic

Wheels & Tires

HubsMavic Crossroc
RimsMavic Crossroc UST Tubeless, 24-hole
SpokesMavic stainless steel, straight gauge
Spoke NipplesBrass nipples
Front Tire26 x 1.80" Tioga Factory SL
Wheel Size26" wheels

Geometry

Legacy reference · 6 measurements

Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.

All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
MeasurementLegacy reference
Top tube584.2 mm
Head-tube angle70°
Seat-tube angle73°
Chainstay / rear center431.8 mm
Wheelbase1084.6 mm
Fork offset / rake40.6 mm

Frame size not recorded.

Gearing

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes44/32/22T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.69:1 Highest4.00:1 Total range582%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear4.7 mph Highest gear27.4 mph

Uses front tire 26×1.8; 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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Parts & serviceability

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Original specifications
Chain · Original
Shimano CN-HG73

1/2 x 3/32"

Front tire · Original
26 x 1.80" Tioga Factory SL Replacement search: 26x1.8 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Pedals · Original
Shimano PD-M536 SPD
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Saddle · Original
SDG Satellite SL
Crankset · Original
Race Face Turbine Lite

22/32/44 teeth

Front derailleur · Original
Shimano Deore XT
Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano XTR
Shifters · Original
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Handlebar · Original
Race Face Prodigy Flatbar
Stem · Original
Race Face Prodigy
Rims · Original
Mavic Crossroc UST Tubeless

24-hole

Hubs · Original
Mavic Crossroc

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Front tire
26 x 1.80" Tioga Factory SL
Drivetrain
9-speed
Bottom bracket / shell
Tien Hsin BB-9900 ISIS
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Marzocchi Marathon S, 3.15" travel · Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown

Archived: Fork: Marzocchi Marathon S, 3.15" travel · Rear shock: Fox Float RL, 3.0" travel

Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT · Rear derailleur: Shimano XTR · Crankset: Race Face Turbine Lite, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Tien Hsin BB-9900 ISIS · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32"

Archived: Brakes: Avid Single Digit Ti brakes, Avid Speed Dial Ti levers

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Mavic Crossroc UST Tubeless, 24-hole · Hubs: Mavic Crossroc · Front tire: 26 x 1.80" Tioga Factory SL

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS · Handlebar: Race Face Prodigy Flatbar · Stem: Race Face Prodigy · Seatpost: American Classic · Saddle: SDG Satellite SL · Pedals: Shimano PD-M536 SPD

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