Kona Lava Dome 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Lava Dome
First production 1998
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)
- 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)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kona Break
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kona Enter
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid AD-1.0 L Levers
Avid 1D-10 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano AceraX
Front: Kona OB-1
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X138
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Front
2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Bulge
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga TG

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Cyclone 349
Gear shift leversShimano STX RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Kona Lava Dome Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy S

Other Specs of Kona Lava Dome

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Palmer Green
Weight 26.8
Pedals detailsAluminum Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRitchey Vector
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kona Race Lite


Kona Lava Dome bike review

Kona produced the Lava Dome bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $599.00.
Lava Dome bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches), 20 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Lava Dome can be found in a few colors, among these colors Palmer Green .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 1.95" Kona Enter tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X138, 32-hole. Kona equiped this exact model with Avid 1D-10 brakes, Avid AD-1.0 L levers braking system and Front: Kona OB-1, Rear: Shimano AceraX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Chromoly, double-butted material for the frame. Kona Bulge high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Lava Dome to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Cyclone 349, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG31 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano STX RapidFire SL gear shift levers.