Kona Hot 1996 Technical specs and features
Brand | Kona |
Model | Hot |
First production | 1996 |
Bike category | Mountain Bike |
Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
Parts And Accessories | Kona Hot 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 2.10 (inches) Kona ScratchFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kona Sniff |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Curve OM LeversCurve OM Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
Frame materials | Reynolds 853 |
Frame type | Welded Steel |
Handlebar construction | AluminumEaston |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kona Race Light Velocity |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Kona Race Light Control Center |
Gearing Specs
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 119 (millimeters) SpindleCurve ZVL |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethCurve OM |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Kona Hot Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT GS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Kona Hot
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
Available colors | - All colors available |
Weight | 23.8 |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Expedia |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterKona O-Beam |
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Kona Hot bike review
Kona produced the Hot bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,199.00.Hot bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Hot can be found in a few colors, among these colors All colors available .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.10" Kona Sniff tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221, 32-hole. Kona equiped this exact model with Curve OM brakes, Curve OM levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Reynolds 853 material for the frame. Easton, aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Hot to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kona Race Light Velocity.
For the smoothest biking experience Curve OM, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray gear shift levers.