Kona King Kikapu 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model King Kikapu
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Kona King Kikapu Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (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 2.00 (inches) Kona Sniff
Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona Scratch
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-3.0 Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: King Kong 540 FHB
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Elite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAzonic World Force
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset ALC

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Kona King Kikapu Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeMarzocchi Bomber Z-1

Other Specs of Kona King Kikapu

Component group setsShimano XTR and XT
Available colors - Ball burnished
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-700
Rear shock absorberFox Alps-5R
Saddle seatSelle Italia Expedia
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Tahoma DP 310


Kona King Kikapu bike review

Kona produced the King Kikapu bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,599.00.
King Kikapu bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike King Kikapu can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ball burnished .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.00" Kona Scratch tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 217 SUP, 32-hole. Kona equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-3.0 levers braking system and Front: King Kong 540 FHB, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Easton Elite material for the frame. Azonic World Force high strength material is used on the handlebar of this King Kikapu to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 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.