Lowest0.65:1
Highest4.00:1
Total range618%
Estimated speed At 90 RPM
Lowest gear
Highest gear
Uses front tire 29×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.
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2009 Kona Big Kahuna
Original specifications: Shimano Deore drivetrain · 29" wheels.
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At a glance
Archive #16942- Model year
- 2009
- Category
- Mountain
- Original MSRP
- $1,499.00
- Sizes
- 16", 18", 19", 20", 22"
- Colors
- Brown Metallic/Pearl White
- In this record
- 26 specifications · archived image · original MSRP
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Identification clues
2009 archived details
- Published colors
- Brown Metallic/Pearl White
- Frame
- Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted
- Original equipment
- Shimano Deore
Clues, not proof of model year. Colors vary and components may have been replaced.
Original buildKona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted · Shimano Deore · 29" wheels
Frameset
| Frame Construction | TIG-welded |
|---|---|
| Frame Material | Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted |
| Fork | RockShox Tora Race 29er, 80mm travel |
| Fork Material | Single |
Drivetrain
| Component Group | Shimano Deore |
|---|---|
| Shifters | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
| Front Derailleur | Shimano Deore |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Crankset | Shimano SLX, 22/32/44 teeth |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano SLX Hollowtech II |
| BB Shell Width | 73mm |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore |
| Rear Cogs | 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth |
| Chain | Shimano Deore |
| Pedals | Shimano M520 |
Brakes
| Brakes | Shimano M575 disc brakes, Shimano M575 Hydraulic levers |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | 1 1/8" TH |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC Deluxe riser |
| Handlebar Extensions | Not included |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC Deluxe |
| Saddle | WTB Rocket V Comp |
| Seatpost | Kona XC/BC Deluxe |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | Front: Formula disc, Rear: Shimano M525 disc |
|---|---|
| Rims | Sun EQ 2.3SL |
| Front Tire | 29 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor |
| Wheel Size | 29" 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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29 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor
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Schwalbe RapidRob Performance 29in Tire Black, Clincher/Wire, 29x2.1
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Shimano Deore
Shimano SLX Hollowtech II
More parts (6)Fewer parts
Shimano M520
WTB Rocket V Comp
Shimano SLX
22/32/44 teeth
Shimano Deore
Shimano XT Shadow
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Shimano Deore RapidFire
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Archived specifications for reference. Check the fitted parts before ordering.
- Front tire
- 29 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor
- Drivetrain
- 9-speed
- Bottom bracket / shell
- Shimano SLX Hollowtech II · 73mm
Equipment inspection checks 11 checks based on 6 archived component groups Open equipment checksClose equipment checks
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Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: TIG-welded · Fork: RockShox Tora Race 29er, 80mm travel · Single
Suspension
Evaluate the suspension →Archived: Fork: RockShox Tora Race 29er, 80mm travel
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Group: Shimano Deore · Shifters: Shimano Deore RapidFire · Front derailleur: Shimano Deore · Rear derailleur: Shimano XT Shadow · Crankset: Shimano SLX, 22/32/44 teeth · Bottom bracket: Shimano SLX Hollowtech II · Cassette: Shimano Deore · Rear cogs: 9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth · Chain: Shimano Deore
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Shimano M575 disc brakes, Shimano M575 Hydraulic levers
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 29" wheels · Rims: Sun EQ 2.3SL · Hubs: Front: Formula disc, Rear: Shimano M525 disc · Front tire: 29 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: 1 1/8" TH · Handlebar: Kona XC/BC Deluxe riser · Stem: Kona XC/BC Deluxe · Seatpost: Kona XC/BC Deluxe · Saddle: WTB Rocket V Comp · Pedals: Shimano M520
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