Kona Ph.D 2006 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Kona |
| Model | Ph.D |
| First production | 2006 |
| Bike category | Commuter |
| Bike sub-category | City Commuter |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 tire | 700 X 23c Continental Ultra Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 LeversAvid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Aksium |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Aksium |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Mavic |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Easton Ultralite Race |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | FSA XC-180 OS Flatbar |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | FSA XC-180 OS |
| Headset size | Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA ISIS |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 TeethFSA Gossamer |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLR-440-9 |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth9-speed |
Kona Ph.D Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 105 |
| Fork material | Aero CrownCarbon Fiber |
| Fork type | Kona Carbon Race |
Other Specs of Kona Ph.D
| Component group sets | Hybrid Mix |
| Available colors | - White |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Shimano SPD-A520 Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Initiale Special Edition |
| Seat post extension | FSA SP SL280 |
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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.