Kona Caldera 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Kona |
| Model | Caldera |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Kona Caldera Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona SniffFront: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona Scratch |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 LeversAvid SD-2.0 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Curve 2014 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset STC |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Kona Caldera Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 |
Other Specs of Kona Caldera
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
| Available colors | - Dark blue- molotov red |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Expedia |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterJoe Murray O-Beam |
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Kona Caldera bike review
Kona produced the Caldera bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,399.00.Caldera bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Caldera can be found in a few colors, among these colors Dark blue and molotov red .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.00" Kona Scratch tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. Kona equiped this exact model with Avid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers braking system and Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Chromoly material for the frame. Curve 2014 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 Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.