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
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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)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: Kona Break
Front: Kona Enter
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot 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 manufacturerMavic X138
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Bulge
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-IG31
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 500
Gear shift leversShimano 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 typeRock Shox Judy T2

Other Specs of Kona Caldera

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Brilliant Black
Weight 26.9
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia XO
Seat post extensionKona Race Lite


Kona Caldera bike review

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.