Kona U Hu 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model U Hu
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Kona U hu Parts   
Available Sizes - 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)


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 Avid SD-1.9 Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Javva The Hub
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221N
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Elite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAzonic World Force
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset STC

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Kona U hu Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeMarzocchi Bomber Z-2

Other Specs of Kona U hu

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Available colors - Ball burnished
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-700
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Fox Alps-5
Saddle seatSelle Italia Expedia
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Tahoma DP 310


Kona U hu bike review

Kona produced the U hu bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,999.00.
U hu bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike U hu can be found in a few colors, among these colors Ball burnished .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.00" Kona Scratch tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 221N, 32-hole. Kona equiped this exact model with Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers braking system and Front: Javva the Hub, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Easton Elite material for the frame. Azonic World Force high strength material is used on the handlebar of this U hu to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG51 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.