Uses front tire 26×2.2; rear size isn’t listed.
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2006 Kona Kula Deluxe
Original specifications: Shimano Deore XT · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels.
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At a glance
Archive #10869- Model year
- 2006
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $1,599.00
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
- Colors
- Orange/White
- In this record
- 25 specifications · archived image · original MSRP
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Identification clues
2006 archived details
- Published colors
- Orange/White
- Frame
- Easton Ultralite Race
- Original equipment
- Mountain mix
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildEaston Ultralite Race · Mountain mix · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Easton Ultralite Race |
| Fork | Fox Vanilla R, 100mm travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, single crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore LX |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset | Race Face Evolve XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Race Face Evolve XC X-Type |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M505 Clipless |
Brakes
| Brakes | Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC brakes, Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | Aheadset STS |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Easton EA30 Riser |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Easton EA30 |
| Saddle | WTB Rocket V Race |
| Seatpost | Easton EA30 |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Shimano Disc HB-525, Rear: Shimano Disc FH-525 |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun DS2-XC |
| Spokes | Stainless steel, 15ga front/14ga rear straight gauge |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.20" Nokian NBX Lite |
| Wheel Size | 26" wheels |
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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
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- Front tire
- 26 x 2.20" Nokian NBX Lite
- Drivetrain
- 9-speed
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Race Face Evolve XC X-Type
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Fox Vanilla R, 100mm travel · Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: Fox Vanilla R, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Mountain mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore LX · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore LX · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT · Crankset: Race Face Evolve XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Race Face Evolve XC X-Type · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG53
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC brakes, Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun DS2-XC · Hubs: Front: Shimano Disc HB-525, Rear: Shimano Disc FH-525 · Front tire: 26 x 2.20" Nokian NBX Lite
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: Aheadset STS · Handlebar: Easton EA30 Riser · Stem: Easton EA30 · Seatpost: Easton EA30 · Saddle: WTB Rocket V Race · Pedals: Shimano PD-M505 Clipless
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