Kona Hoss 2005 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Hoss
First production 2005
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Kona Hoss Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Levers
Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc Front and Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc
Front: KK Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex AL-DM24
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruVativ LE OS
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTruVativ XR 3D OS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Drive
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Blaze
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Hoss Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Dirt Jam Comp

Other Specs of Kona Hoss

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Silver Matte
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Comp
Seat post extensionTruVativ XR Dual Clamp


Kona Hoss bike review

Kona produced the Hoss bike in 2005 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $799.00.
Hoss bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Hoss can be found in a few colors, among these colors Silver Matte .
This bike is equiped with 26 x 2.30" Tioga Blue Dragon tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Alex AL-DM24, 32-hole. Kona equiped this exact model with Shimano BR-M465 Mechanica Disc front/Shimano BR-M465 Mechanical Disc rear brakes, Avid FR-5 levers braking system and Front: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used 7005 aluminum material for the frame. TruVativ LE OS high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Hoss to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of TruVativ XR 3D OS.
For the smoothest biking experience TruVativ Blaze, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG53 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore RapidFire gear shift levers.