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
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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 tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Curve OM Levers
Curve OM Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston ProGram Elite Double-butted
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar construction Aluminum
Easton
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Race Light Velocity
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Kona Race Light Control Center

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 119 (millimeters) Spindle
Curve ZVL
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Curve OM
Gear shift leversGrip 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 typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Kona Ku

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Available colors - All colors available
Weight 23.1
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Expedia
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kona O-Beam


Kona Ku bike review

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.