Lowest0.69:1
Highest4.00:1
Total range582%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
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2008 Kona Caldera
Original specifications: Shimano Deore XT · 9-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 26" wheels.
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At a glance
Archive #13235- Model year
- 2008
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $949.00
- Sizes
- 14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
- Colors
- Red
- In this record
- 26 specifications · archived image · original MSRP
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Identification clues
2008 archived details
- Published colors
- Red
- Frame
- Kona All Mountain Butted Aluminum
- Original equipment
- Mountain Mix
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildKona All Mountain Butted Aluminum · Mountain Mix · 26" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Kona All Mountain Butted Aluminum |
| Fork | RockShox Tora 302 Coil, 100mm travel |
| Fork Material | Aluminum/magnesium, single crown |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Mountain Mix |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Crankset | FSA Alpha Drive, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | RPM Isis |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano HG53-9 |
| Pedals | Shimano PD-M505 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Hayes Stroker Trail w/V6 Rotor brakes, Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | Th |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | WTB CXC Riser |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | WTB CXC |
| Saddle | WTB Laser V Comp |
| Seatpost | WTB CXC |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano M475 disc |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun Black Eye |
| Spokes | DT Swiss stainless steel, 15/14ga. (1.8/2.0mm) |
| Front Tire | 26 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor |
| 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
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Shimano PD-M505
More parts (8)Fewer parts
WTB Laser V Comp
FSA Alpha Drive
22/32/44 teeth
Shimano Deore
Shimano XT Shadow
Shimano Deore
WTB CXC Riser
WTB CXC
WTB CXC
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 26 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor
- Drivetrain
- 9-speed
- Bottom bracket / shell
- RPM ISIS
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: RockShox Tora 302 Coil, 100mm travel · Aluminum/magnesium, single crown
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: RockShox Tora 302 Coil, 100mm travel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Mountain Mix · Shifters: Shimano Deore · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore · Rear derailleur: Shimano XT Shadow · Crankset: FSA Alpha Drive, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: RPM ISIS · Cassette: Shimano Deore · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth · Chain: Shimano HG53-9
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Hayes Stroker Trail w/V6 Rotor brakes, Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 26" wheels · Rims: Sun Black Eye · Hubs: Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano M475 disc · Front tire: 26 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: TH · Handlebar: WTB CXC Riser · Stem: WTB CXC · Seatpost: WTB CXC · Saddle: WTB Laser V Comp · Pedals: Shimano PD-M505
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