Kona Kapu 1996 Technical specs and features
| Brand | Kona |
| Model | Kapu |
| First production | 1996 |
| Bike category | Road |
| Bike sub-category | Road Race & Triathlon |
| Bike Pricing | See price on Amazon |
| 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 Tioga Proline |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Veloce LeversCampagnolo Veloce Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic CXP 12 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specifications
| Frame materials | Columbus Genius |
| Frame type | Welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma Anatomic |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona Race Light Velocity |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Kona Race Light Impact |
Gearing Specs
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Campagnolo Veloce |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleCampagnolo Veloce |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 TeethCampagnolo Veloce |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Veloce Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 24 Teeth8-speed |
Kona Kapu Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-onCampagnolo Veloce |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Veloce |
| Fork material | Semi-sloping Crown Triple-buttedChromoly |
| Fork type | Kona Mudshark |
Other Specs of Kona Kapu
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Veloce |
| Available colors | - Gray- satin |
| Weight | 20.5 |
| Pedals details | Campagnolo Athena |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Expedia |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterKona Race Light |
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Kona Kapu bike review
Kona produced the Kapu bike in 1996 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 Gray and satin .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Tioga Proline tires and DT Competition stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic CXP 12, 32-hole. Kona equiped this exact model with Campagnolo Veloce brakes, Campagnolo Veloce levers braking system .
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Columbus Genius material for the frame. TTT Forma Anatomic high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Kapu to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kona Race Light Velocity.
For the smoothest biking experience Campagnolo Veloce, 39/53 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Campagnolo Veloce chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Campagnolo Veloce Ergo gear shift levers.