Kona Ku 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Kona |
| Model | Ku |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Mountain Bike |
| Bike sub-category | Mountain With Front Suspension |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Kona Ku 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 Scratch Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kona Sniff |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Curve OM Levers Curve OM Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted DT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Easton ProGram Elite Double-butted |
| Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | Aluminum Easton |
| 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-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 119 (millimeters) Spindle Curve ZVL |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Curve OM |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Ku 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 Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Kona Ku
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
| Available colors | - All colors available |
| Weight | 23.1 |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Expedia |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kona O-Beam |
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Kona produced the Ku bike in 1996 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $2,199.00.
Ku bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Ku 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 Easton ProGram Elite double-butted material for the frame. Easton, aluminum high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Ku 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-IG70 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.