Kona Kapu 2002 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Kapu
First production 2002
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Race & Triathlon
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Parts And Accessories Kona Kapu Parts   
Available Sizes - 19 (inches) / 49 (cm)
- 20 (inches) / 52 (cm)
- 22 (inches) / 55 (cm)
- 23 (inches) / 58 (cm)
- 24 (inches) / 60 (cm)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Hutchinson Excel
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 105 STI Dual Control Levers
Shimano 105 Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 105
Rims manufacturerMavic CXP 21
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga. Straight Gauge
UCP Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Ultralite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar construction3T Forma
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Control
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-5500
Crankset parts and sizes 30/42/52 Teeth
Shimano 105 Triple
Gear shift leversShimano 105 STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Kapu Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105 GS
Fork material Aero Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeKona

Other Specs of Kona Kapu

Component group setsShimano 105 Triple
Available colors - Blue
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsShimano PD-A515 SPD-R
Rear shock absorberNoleen Air-Pull Shock
Saddle seatSDG Satellite
Seat post extensionKona Thumb


Kona Kapu bike review

Kona produced the Kapu bike in 2002 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,199.00.
Kapu bike is available in many sizes such as 49cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 55cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters) and 60cm (centimeters).
Kona Road Kapu can be found in one single color which is Blue.
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Hutchinson Excel tires and UCP stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 21. Kona equiped this exact model with Shimano 105 Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers braking system and Shimano 105 hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Easton Ultralite material for the frame. 3T Forma high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Kapu to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kona Control.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 105 Triple, 30/42/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG92 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.