Kona Koa 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Koa
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain Without Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Kona Koa Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 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)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (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 Curve OM Levers
Curve OM Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano AceraX
Front: Kona 999
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Slim 165
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC UG-50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Cyclone CPI-349 A2 SQS
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Kona Koa Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeKona Project Two Sport

Other Specs of Kona Koa

Component group setsShimano STX-RC and STX
Available colors - Matte metallic orange
Weight 24.9
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Expedia
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Tahoma DP 127


Kona Koa bike review

Kona produced the Koa bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $629.00.
Koa bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches), 20 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Koa can be found in a few colors, among these colors Matte metallic orange .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.00" Kona Scratch tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. Kona equiped this exact model with Curve OM brakes, Curve OM levers braking system and Front: Kona 999, Rear: Shimano AceraX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Kona Slim 165 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Koa to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Cyclone CPI-349 A2 SQS, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to KMC UG-50 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Grip Shift SRT-400i gear shift levers.