Kona Haole 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Haole
First production 1999
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Kona Haole Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 49 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 52 (cm)
- 21 (inches) / 54 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 56 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 58 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 60 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105
Rims manufacturerMavic CXP 23
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Front
2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsColumbus Altec Megatube
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG72
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 38/53 Teeth
Shimano 105
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Haole Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 GS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeKona Mud Shark

Other Specs of Kona Haole

Component group setsShimano 105
Available colors - Banana Blue
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic Road
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Sphere
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kona O-Beam


Kona Haole bike review

Kona produced the Haole bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,399.00.
Haole bike is available in many sizes such as 49cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters) and 60cm (centimeters).
Kona Road Haole can be found in a few colors, among these colors Banana Blue .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Michelin Axial Pro tires and Stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 23. Kona equiped this exact model with Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI levers braking system and Shimano 105 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Columbus Altec Megatube material for the frame. TTT Forma high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Haole to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105, 38/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG72 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 STI Dual Control gear shift levers.