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2006 Kona Kula Primo

Original specifications: Shimano Deore XT · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels.

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Archive #10870
Model year
2006
Category
Mountain
Original MSRP
$1,999.00
Sizes
14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Colors
Red/White
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Identification clues

2006 archived details

Published colors
Red/White
Frame
Easton Ultralite Race
Original equipment
Mountain mix

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Original buildEaston Ultralite Race · Mountain mix · 26" wheels

Historical catalog variants

Archived sizes and colors

7 item records

Item-level catalog entries recovered from Velopedia’s original bicycle archive. They document how this model was listed historically; they do not identify the frame size associated with legacy reference geometry or indicate current availability.

Published sizes

14"16"17"18"19"20"22"

Published colors

Red/White
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SizeColor
14"Red/White
16"Red/White
17"Red/White
18"Red/White
19"Red/White
20"Red/White
22"Red/White

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Frameset

Frame ConstructionTIG-welded
Frame MaterialEaston Ultralite Race
ForkFox F100RL
Fork MaterialAluminum/magnesium, single crown

Drivetrain

Component GroupMountain mix
ShiftersShimano Deore XT
Front DerailleurShimano Deore XT
Rear DerailleurShimano Deore XT
CranksetRace Face Deus XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom BracketRace Face Deus XC X-Type
Rear Cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG73
PedalsShimano PD-M505 Clipless

Brakes

BrakesHayes HFX-9 Carbon XC brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

HeadsetAheadset SAS
HandlebarEaston EA50 Riser
Handlebar ExtensionsNot included
StemEaston EA 50
SaddleWTB Rocket V Race
SeatpostEaston EA50

Wheels & Tires

HubsFront: Shimano HB-525, Rear: Shimano FH-525
RimsSun DS1-XC
SpokesStainless steel, 15ga front/14ga rear straight gauge
Front Tire26 x 2.20" Nokian NBX Lite
Wheel Size26" wheels

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 gear4.9 mph Highest gear28.3 mph

Uses front tire 26×2.2; 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
Front tire · Original
26 x 2.20" Nokian NBX Lite Replacement search: 26x2.2 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.
Bottom bracket · Original
Race Face Deus XC X-Type
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Pedals · Original
Shimano PD-M505 Clipless
Saddle · Original
WTB Rocket V Race
Crankset · Original
Race Face Deus XC X-Type

22/32/44 teeth

Front derailleur · Original
Shimano Deore XT
Rear derailleur · Original
Shimano Deore XT
Shifters · Original
Shimano Deore XT
Handlebar · Original
Easton EA50 Riser
Stem · Original
Easton EA 50
Seatpost · Original
Easton EA50

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Front tire
26 x 2.20" Nokian NBX Lite
Drivetrain
9-speed
Bottom bracket / shell
Race Face Deus XC X-Type
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Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: Fox F100RL · Aluminum/magnesium, single crown

Archived: Fork: Fox F100RL

Archived: Group: Mountain mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore XT · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore XT · Rear derailleur: Shimano Deore XT · Crankset: Race Face Deus XC X-Type, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Race Face Deus XC X-Type · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: Shimano CN-HG73

Archived: Brakes: Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC brakes, Hayes HFX-9 Carbon XC levers

Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun DS1-XC · Hubs: Front: Shimano HB-525, Rear: Shimano FH-525 · Front tire: 26 x 2.20" Nokian NBX Lite

Controls and contact points

Archived: Headset: Aheadset SAS · Handlebar: Easton EA50 Riser · Stem: Easton EA 50 · Seatpost: Easton EA50 · Saddle: WTB Rocket V Race · Pedals: Shimano PD-M505 Clipless

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