Kona Kapu 1998 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Kona |
| Model | Kapu |
| First production | 1998 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | Check price Here ==> |
| Parts And Accessories | Kona Kapu Parts |
| Available Sizes | - 49 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Ritchey Tom Slick |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Reynolds 853 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey CompLite |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Aheadset SAS |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Kapu Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano 600 Ultegra SS |
| Fork material | Unicrown |
| Fork type | Kona Mud Shark |
Other Specs of Kona Kapu
| Component group sets | Shimano 600 Ultegra |
| Available colors | - Munificent Mustard |
| Weight | 21.5 |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-6500 600 Ultegra SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Turbo |
| Seat post extension | Kona O-Beam |
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Kona produced the Kapu bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,549.00.
Kapu bike is available in many sizes such as 49 cm (centimeters), 52 cm (centimeters), 54 cm (centimeters), 56 cm (centimeters), 58 cm (centimeters) and 60 cm (centimeters).
Kona Road Kapu can be found in a few colors, among these colors Munificent Mustard .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Ritchey Tom Slick tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Open Pro. Kona equiped this exact model with Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers braking system and Shimano 600 Ultegra hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Reynolds 853 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 Ritchey CompLite.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-HG90 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control gear shift levers.
