Lowest0.69:1
Highest4.00:1
Total range582%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.9; rear size isn’t listed.
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2003 Kona Kula Deluxe
Original specifications: Shimano Deore XT · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels.
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At a glance
Archive #38705- Model year
- 2003
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $1,699.00
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"
- Colors
- Blue, Red
- In this record
- 25 specifications · archived image · original MSRP
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Identification clues
2003 archived details
- Published colors
- Blue, Red
- 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 | Fox F80RLT, 80mm travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum, single crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset | Race Face Turbine Lite, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | TruVativ ISIS Team SL |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG73, 1/2 x 3/32" |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Brakes
| Brakes | Avid Single Digit 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 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 | IRD Quad 2 |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Shimano Deore XT disc |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun Rims UFO |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 14/15ga. (2.0/1.8mm) straight gauge |
| Front Tire | 26 x 1.90" Tioga Red Phoenix |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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Gearing
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
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
Find replacement parts
26 x 1.90" Tioga Red Phoenix
Replacement search: 26x1.9 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Shimano PD-M505 SPD
More parts (8)Fewer parts
SDG Satellite SL
Race Face Turbine Lite
22/32/44 teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Race Face Prodigy Flatbar
Race Face Prodigy
Shimano Deore XT disc
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 1.90" Tioga Red Phoenix
- Drivetrain
- 9-speed
- Bottom bracket / shell
- TruVativ ISIS Team SL
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Fox F80RLT, 80mm travel · Aluminum, single crown
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Fox F80RLT, 80mm travel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT · Crankset: Race Face Turbine Lite, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: TruVativ ISIS Team SL · 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 7 brakes, Avid Speed Dial 5 levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun Rims UFO · Hubs: Shimano Deore XT disc · Front tire: 26 x 1.90" Tioga Red Phoenix
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" threadless Aheadset SAS · Handlebar: Race Face Prodigy Flatbar · Stem: Race Face Prodigy · Seatpost: IRD Quad 2 · Saddle: SDG Satellite SL · Pedals: Shimano PD-M505 SPD
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