Uses front tire 26×1.8; rear size isn’t listed.
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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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At a glance
Archive #37035- Model year
- 2002
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $2,899.00
- Sizes
- 16", 18", 19", 20", 21"
- Colors
- Red/Polished
- Geometry
- Legacy reference
- In this record
- 27 specifications · archived image · original MSRP · geometry
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Identification clues
2002 archived details
- Published colors
- Red/Polished
- Frame
- Easton Ultralite
- Original equipment
- Mountain Mix
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildEaston Ultralite · Mountain Mix · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Easton Ultralite |
| Fork | Marzocchi Marathon S, 3.15" travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown |
| Rear Shock | Fox Float RL, 3.0" travel |
Drivetrain
| Component 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" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M536 SPD |
Brakes
| Brakes | Avid Single Digit Ti brakes, Avid Speed Dial Ti levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Race Face Prodigy Flatbar |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Race Face Prodigy |
| Saddle | SDG Satellite SL |
| Seatpost | American Classic |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Mavic Crossroc |
|---|---|
| Rims | Mavic Crossroc UST Tubeless, 24-hole |
| Spokes | Mavic stainless steel, straight gauge |
| Spoke Nipples | Brass nipples |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.80" Tioga Factory SL |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Geometry
Historical measurements. Frame size unknown.
Reference drawing
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All geometry measurementsLegacy reference · 6 measurements
| Measurement | Legacy reference |
|---|---|
| Top tube | 584.2 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 70° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 431.8 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1084.6 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 40.6 mm |
Frame size not recorded.
Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
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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Gearing results
| Measure | Original | Your setup |
|---|---|---|
| Lowest ratio | — | — |
| Highest ratio | — | — |
| Total range | — | — |
| Lowest-gear speed | — | — |
| Highest-gear speed | — | — |
Speeds are estimates. These calculations do not establish component compatibility or available tire clearance.
Parts & serviceability
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22/32/44 teeth
24-hole
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.80" Tioga Factory SL
- Drivetrain
- 9-speed
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Tien Hsin BB-9900 ISIS
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Marzocchi Marathon S, 3.15" travel · Aluminum, single triple-clamp crown
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Marzocchi Marathon S, 3.15" travel · Rear shock: Fox Float RL, 3.0" travel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →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"
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Avid Single Digit Ti brakes, Avid Speed Dial Ti levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →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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