Kona Caldera 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Kona |
| Model | Caldera |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Kona Caldera Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm) - 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm) - 20 (inches) - 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: Kona Break Front: Kona Enter |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L Levers Avid 1D-20 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Kona OB-1 |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic X138 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona Bulge |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Sugino Impel 500 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Caldera Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano STX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy T2 |
Other Specs of Kona Caldera
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Brilliant Black |
| Weight | 26.9 |
| Pedals details | Ritchey Logic |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia XO |
| Seat post extension | Kona Race Lite |
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Kona produced the Caldera bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $899.00.
Caldera bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches), 20 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Caldera can be found in a few colors, among these colors Brilliant Black .
This bike is equiped with Front: Kona Enter tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X138. Kona equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers braking system and Front: Kona OB-1, Rear: Shimano STX-RC hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Kona Bulge high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Caldera to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Sugino Impel 500, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX-RC RapidFire SL gear shift levers.