K2 Launch 5.0 2002 Technical specs and features
| Brand | K2 |
| Model | Launch 5.0 |
| First production | 2002 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Dual Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | K2 Launch 5.0 Parts |
| Available Sizes | - Large - medium - small - way big |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.125 (inches) WTB MutanoRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Magura Clara Levers Magura Clara Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB Dual Duty |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 1.25 (inches) Rise Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z-9200 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle TruVativ Sealex XR-XC |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Prodigy ISIS |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
K2 Launch 5.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on Shimano LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 4.0 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Duke SL |
Other Specs of K2 Launch 5.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Available colors | - Black and White |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Time ATAC Alium |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Noleen Sport Adjustable |
| Saddle seat | WTB SST.X3 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
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K2 Launch 5.0 bike review
K2 produced the Launch 5.0 bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,849.00.
Launch 5.0 bike is available in many sizes such as Large , medium , small and way big .
K2 Mountain bike Launch 5.0 can be found in a few colors, among these colors Black and White .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.125" WTB MutanoRaptor tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by WTB Dual Duty, 32-hole. K2 equiped this exact model with Magura Clara Hydraulic Disc brakes, Magura Clara levers braking system and Shimano Deore XT disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride K2 used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. Aluminum, 1.25" rise high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Launch 5.0 to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Aluminum threadless.
For the smoothest biking experience Race Face Prodigy ISIS, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC Z-9200 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by K2, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.