Kona Ph.D 2006 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Ph.D
First production 2006
Bike category Commuter
Bike sub-category City Commuter
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Parts And Accessories Kona Ph.D Parts   
Available Sizes - C49cm (centimeters)
- C52cm (centimeters)
- C54cm (centimeters)
- C56cm (centimeters)
- C58cm (centimeters)
- C60cm (centimeters)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Continental Ultra Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Levers
Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Aksium
Rims manufacturerMavic Aksium
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelMavic

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Ultralite Race
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA XC-180 OS Flatbar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA XC-180 OS
Headset sizeAheadset STS

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
FSA Gossamer
Gear shift leversShimano SLR-440-9
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Ph.D Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber
Fork typeKona Carbon Race

Other Specs of Kona Ph.D

Component group setsHybrid Mix
Available colors - White
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano SPD-A520 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Initiale Special Edition
Seat post extensionFSA SP SL280


Kona Ph.D bike review

Kona produced the Ph.D bike in 2006 and can be classified as a Commuter bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,199.00.
Ph.D bike is available in many sizes such as C49cm (centimeters), C52cm (centimeters), C54cm (centimeters), C56cm (centimeters), C58cm (centimeters) and C60cm (centimeters).
Kona Commuter Ph.D can be found in one single color which is White.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Ultra Sport tires and Mavic spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Aksium. Kona equiped this exact model with Avid Single Digit 5 brakes, Avid FR-5 levers braking system and Mavic Aksium hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Easton Ultralite Race material for the frame. FSA XC-180 OS Flatbar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Ph.D to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of FSA XC-180 OS.
For the smoothest biking experience FSA Gossamer, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG73 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano SLR-440-9 gear shift levers.