Kona Kiluea 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Kiluea
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Kona Kiluea 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 Deore LX
Front: Javva The Hub
Rims manufacturerMavic X221
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsReynolds 631
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Bulge
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN51
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Kona Kiluea Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeMarzocchi Bomber Z-3 Light

Other Specs of Kona Kiluea

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Munificent Mustard
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia XO
Seat post extensionKona Race Lite


Kona Kiluea bike review

Kona produced the Kiluea bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,199.00.
Kiluea 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 Kiluea can be found in a few colors, among these colors Munificent Mustard .
This bike is equiped with Front: Kona Enter tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X221. Kona equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-20 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 L levers braking system and Front: Javva the Hub, Rear: Shimano Deore LX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Reynolds 631 material for the frame. Kona Bulge high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Kiluea to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/34/42 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 Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.