Kona UI 1997 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model UI
First production 1997
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Dual Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Kona UI 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 Curve OM Levers
Curve OM Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano AceraX
Front: Shimano Altus
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAlico YC-127
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2

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 22/32/44 Teeth
Cyclone CPI-345 SQS
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Kona UI Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Quadra 5

Other Specs of Kona UI

Component group setsShimano AceraX and Altus
Available colors - Matte yellow
Weight 27.2
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-90K
Rear shock absorber 3.0 (inches) Travel
Shock Works
Saddle seatSelle Italia Triax R747
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


Kona UI bike review

Kona produced the UI bike in 1997 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,049.00.
UI bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches) and 20 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike UI can be found in a few colors, among these colors Matte yellow .
This bike is equiped with Front: 26 x 2.00" Kona Scratch tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic 238, 32-hole. Kona equiped this exact model with Curve OM brakes, Curve OM levers braking system and Front: Shimano Altus, Rear: Shimano AceraX hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used 7005 aluminum, double-butted material for the frame. Alico YC-127 high strength material is used on the handlebar of this UI to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Cyclone CPI-345 SQS, 22/32/44 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 Grip Shift SRT-400i gear shift levers.