Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2008 Kona Bass

Velopedia Archive ID 13272

Overview

Model year	2008
Brand	Kona
Model	Bass
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	13272
Original MSRP	$2,299.00
Colors	Red/White
Sizes	15", 15.5", 17.5"

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum
Fork	Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 1, 100mm travel
Fork material	Steel, single crown
Rear shock	Fox DHX 5.0 Air, 4" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore
Front derailleur	N/A
Rear derailleur	Shimano XT Shadow
Crankset	Race Face Evolve DH X-Type, 36 teeth
Bottom bracket	Race Face Evolve DH X-Type
Cassette	Shimano Deore
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano HG53-9
Pedals	Kona Wah-Wah

Brakes

Brakes	Hayes Stroker Trail w/V6 Rotor brakes, Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	TH w/Big Nut
Handlebar	Race Face Evolve DH OS Riser
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Race Face Evolve DH OS
Saddle	WTB Laser V Race
Seatpost	Race Face Evolve DH

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: KK Disc 20mm, Rear: Shimano M525 disc
Rims	Sun EQ 2.9SL
Spokes	DT Swiss stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front tire	26 x 2.35" Maxxis Minion
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.