Kona Kapu 1999 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Kona |
| Model | Kapu |
| First production | 1999 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic CXP 23 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Columbus Progetto Altec 2 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 38/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Kona Carbon Mud Shark |
Other Specs of Kona Kapu
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
| Available colors | - Martini Green |
| Weight | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Ritchey Logic Road |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Sphere |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kona O-Beam |
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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.