Kona Lava Dome 2003 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Lava Dome
First production 2003
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Kona Lava Dome 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 tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Terra Firma
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid AD 3 Levers
Avid Single Digit 3 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano
Front: Formula XC
Rims manufacturerMavic X139
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Control
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless VP Threadless

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano FC-M440
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Lava Dome Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi EXR Comp

Other Specs of Kona Lava Dome

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Mustard
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo Aluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Comp
Seat post extensionKona Thumb


Kona Lava Dome bike review

Kona produced the Lava Dome bike in 2003 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $649.00.
Lava Dome bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches), 20 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Lava Dome can be found in one single color which is Mustard.
This bike is equiped with 26 x 1.95" Tioga Terra Firma tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X139. Kona equiped this exact model with Avid Single Digit 3 brakes, Avid AD 3 levers braking system and Front: Formula XC, Rear: Shimano hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Kona Aluminum Riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Lava Dome to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kona Control.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano FC-M440, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG53 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore gear shift levers.