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2008 Kona Makena

Original specifications: Shimano Tourney · 6-speed · mechanical rear derailleur · 20" wheels.

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Archive #13258

Model year: 2008
Category: Kids
Original MSRP: $249.00
Sizes: 11"
Colors: Red, Blue
In this record: 25 specifications · archived image · original MSRP

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Identification clues

2008 archived details

Published colors: Red, Blue
Frame: Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted
Original equipment: Juvenile Mix

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Original buildKona 7005 Aluminum Butted · Juvenile Mix · 20" wheels

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Archived sizes and colors

2 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

11"

Published colors

RedBlue

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Size	Color
11"	Red
11"	Blue

Historical catalog evidence. Exact specifications and naming may vary by market, production run or manufacturer revision.

Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted
Fork	Suntour M-2000, 30mm travel
Fork Material	Single

Drivetrain

Component Group	Juvenile Mix
Shifters	Shimano EZ-Fire
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Tourney
Crankset	Pro Wheel, 36 teeth
Bottom Bracket	Ch
Cassette	Shimano MF-TZ06
Rear Cogs	6-speed, 14 - 28 teeth
Chain	KMC Z50
Pedals	Xerama SP-698K

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro J310 brakes, Tektro TS325A levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	Ch
Handlebar	Kona Riser
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	Kona Control
Saddle	Velo
Seatpost	Kona Thumb

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Formula
Rims	Rigida Cyber 10
Spokes	Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire	20 x 1.95" Kenda K-879
Wheel Size	20" wheels

Gearing

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

Pedal cadence

RPM

Speed units

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

All published sizes36T · 14–28T · 6-speed

Lowest1.29:1 Highest2.57:1 Total range200%

Estimated speed At 90 RPM Lowest gear6.9 mph Highest gear13.7 mph

Uses front tire 20×1.95; 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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Gears Drivetrain

Front teeth Smallest rear teeth Largest rear teeth

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Rear tire

Rear tire marking

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Rim diameter (BSD, mm) Tire width (mm)

For 32-622, width is 32 mm and rim diameter is 622 mm. Use the rear tire on mixed-wheel bikes. Leave both fields empty to compare ratios only.

Cadence (RPM) Speed units

Gear, dimension and cadence changes update results automatically.

Gearing comparison
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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Original specifications

Chain · Original

KMC Z50

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Cassette · Original

Shimano MF-TZ06

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Front tire · Original

20 x 1.95" Kenda K-879 Replacement search: 20x1.95 bicycle tire Before ordering: Check rim type and tire clearance.

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Rear derailleur · Original

Shimano Tourney

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Front tire: 20 x 1.95" Kenda K-879
Drivetrain: 6-speed
Bottom bracket / shell: CH

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2008 Kona Makena