Kona LAVA DOME 1998 VS KHS ALITE 500 2001 specs comparison

Kona Lava Dome
General InfosModel | Lava Dome |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Palmer Green |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kona BreakFront: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kona Enter |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid AD-1.0 L LeversAvid 1D-10 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AceraXFront: Kona OB-1 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X138 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-buttedChromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kona Bulge |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga TG |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-LP26 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethCyclone 349 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Kona Lava Dome Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano STX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy S |
Other Specs of Kona Lava Dome
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Ritchey Vector |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterKona Race Lite |

KHS Alite 500
General InfosModel | Alite 500 |
Manufacturer | KHS |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Red- Silver-Black |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) KHS Dirt Slick |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | ProMax Linear-pull LeversProMax Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and RAluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeAluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Hsin Lung Aluminum |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Ahead Type |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) VP |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z-51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 111 (millimeters) SpindleVictor VPB-33 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethSR XR128 |
Gear shift levers | SunRace Twist Shift |
Rear gear set | 13 - 28 Teeth7-speed Freewheel |
KHS Alite 500 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Tourney TY-22 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano MR-40 |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 2.75 (inches) TravelMozo RM 110 |
Other Specs of KHS Alite 500
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | KHS Padded |
Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Lava Dome bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Lava Dome Mountain bike here
- Get your KHS Alite 500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for KHS Alite 500 Mountain bike here