Kona KAPU 1999 VS GT TACHYON 4.0 2011 specs comparison

Kona Kapu
General InfosModel | Kapu |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Martini Green |
Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Ultegra |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic CXP 23 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Columbus Progetto Altec 2 |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-6500 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 38/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Kapu Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra GS |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Kona Carbon Mud Shark |
Other Specs of Kona Kapu
Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
Pedals details | Ritchey Logic Road |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Sphere |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kona O-Beam |

GT Tachyon 4.0
General InfosModel | Tachyon 4.0 |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-White |
Sizes |
- Extra small - Small - Medium - Large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 32c Kenda Kwest |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano EF-51 Levers Tektro RX-1 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Jalco DRX3000 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | GT Flat Bar |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | GT Alloy |
Headset size | Integrated Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC HG39 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Cartridge Sealed |
Crankset parts and sizes | 48/38/28t Teeth Shimano FC-M311 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-51 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
GT Tachyon 4.0 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano M191 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera |
Fork material | Alloy |
Fork type | GT Type R Alloy |
Other Specs of GT Tachyon 4.0
Component group sets | Road Mix |
Pedals details | Alloy Body and Steel Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | GT Sport |
Seat post extension | GT Design Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Kapu bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Kapu Road here
- Get your GT Tachyon 4.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Tachyon 4.0 Road here