Kona Caldera 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Caldera
First production 1999
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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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)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kona Break
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kona Enter
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 L Levers
Avid 1D-2.5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Kona OB-1
Rims manufacturerMavic 221N
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Front
2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Kona Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRitchey Force
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP27
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Caldera Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.75 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi Bomber Z-4

Other Specs of Kona Caldera

Component group setsShimano Deore LX and XT
Available colors - Kona Orange and Blue Bomber
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic Sport
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Comp Belair
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kona Thumb


Kona Caldera bike review

Kona produced the Caldera bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $929.00.
Caldera bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Caldera can be found in a few colors, among these colors Kona Orange and Blue Bomber .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Kona Enter tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221N. Kona equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-2.5 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 Kona chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Ritchey Force 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 STX-RC, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 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.