Kona UI 1997 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Kona |
| Model | UI |
| First production | 1997 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Kona UI 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 | Curve OM LeversCurve OM Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AceraXFront: Shimano Altus |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Double-butted7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Alico YC-127 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specs
| 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 | 22/32/44 TeethCyclone CPI-345 SQS |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Kona UI Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Quadra 5 |
Other Specs of Kona UI
| Component group sets | Shimano AceraX and Altus |
| Available colors | - Matte yellow |
| Weight | 27.2 |
| Pedals details | Fasten NWL-90K |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.0 (inches) TravelShock Works |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Triax R747 |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterKalloy SP-242 |
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Kona UI bike review
Kona produced the UI bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,049.00.UI bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike UI can be found in a few colors, among these colors Matte yellow .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.00" Kona Scratch tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. Kona equiped this exact model with Curve OM brakes, Curve OM levers braking system and Front: Shimano Altus, Rear: Shimano AceraX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Alico YC-127 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this UI to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Cyclone CPI-345 SQS, 22/32/44 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 Grip Shift SRT-400i gear shift levers.