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2009 Kona Africa Bike Three

Original specifications: Cruiser Mix drivetrain · 26" wheels.

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Archive #16980

Model year: 2009
Category: Cruiser
Original MSRP: $449.00
Sizes: One size fits all
Colors: Matte Black
In this record: 25 specifications · archived image · original MSRP

Original buildKona Cromoly · Cruiser Mix · 26" wheels

Historical catalog variants

Archived sizes and colors

1 item record

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

one size fits all

Published colors

Matte Black

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Size	Color
one size fits all	Matte Black

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Frameset

Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Material	Kona Cromoly
Fork	Kona P2
Fork Material	Unicrown

Drivetrain

Component Group	Cruiser Mix
Shifters	Shimano
Crankset	Pro Wheel, 36 teeth
Bottom Bracket	Ch
BB Shell Width	68mm
Cassette	Shimano
Rear Cogs	3-speed internal, 16 teeth
Chain	KMC Z410
Pedals	Xerama SP-102

Brakes

Brakes	Tektro 849AL brakes, Tektro TS 384A levers

Cockpit & Contact Points

Headset	Ch
Handlebar	Kona Riser
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Stem	Kona Cruiser
Saddle	Viscount
Seatpost	Kona Thumb

Wheels & Tires

Hubs	Front: Formula, Rear: Shimano 3 speed coaster brake
Rims	Rigida Cyber 10
Spokes	Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire	26 x 1.75" Continental Town Ride
Wheel Size	26" wheels

Gearing

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Highest-gear speed	—	—

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Original specifications

Front tire · Original

26 x 1.75" Continental Town Ride

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Front tire: 26 x 1.75" Continental Town Ride
Drivetrain: 3-speed
Bottom bracket / shell: CH · 68mm

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2009 Kona Africa Bike Three