Kona Kapu 1999 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Kapu
First production 1999
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)
- 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 Ultegra STI Levers
Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Ultegra
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 Progetto Altec 2
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-HG92
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-6500
Crankset parts and sizes 38/53 Teeth
Shimano Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 23 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Kapu Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Kona Kapu

Component group setsShimano Ultegra
Available colors - Martini Green
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic Road
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Sphere
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kona O-Beam


Kona Kapu bike review

Kona produced the Kapu bike in 1999 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,699.00.
Kapu bike is available in many sizes such as 49cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters) and 60cm (centimeters).
Kona Road Kapu can be found in a few colors, among these colors Martini Green .
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 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano Ultegra STI levers braking system and Shimano Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Columbus Progetto Altec 2 material for the frame. TTT Forma high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Kapu to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Ultegra, 38/53 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 Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.