Kona Ph.D 2009 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Ph.D
First production 2009
Bike category Road
Bike sub-category Road Sport
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Parts And Accessories Kona Ph.D 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 Continental Ultra Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Levers
Avid SD-5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Aksium
Rims manufacturerMavic Aksium
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsKona 7005 Aluminum Butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionFSA XC-180 OS Flatbar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsFSA OS-150LX
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit #8BE Integrated

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano 105
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 30/39/52 Teeth
FSA Gossamer Triple
Gear shift leversShimano 105 Flatbar
Rear gear set 12 - 25 Teeth
10-speed

Kona Ph.D Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano 105 Flatbar
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Ultegra
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon
Fork typeKona Carbon

Other Specs of Kona Ph.D

Component group setsShimano 105
Available colors - Pearl White
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano PD-A520
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia X2 Man SE
Seat post extensionFSA SL-280


Kona Ph.D bike review

Kona produced the Ph.D bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Road bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,299.00.
Ph.D bike is available in many sizes such as 49cm (centimeters), 52cm (centimeters), 54cm (centimeters), 56cm (centimeters), 58cm (centimeters) and 60cm (centimeters).
Kona Road Ph.D can be found in a few colors, among these colors Pearl White .
This bike is equiped with 700 x 23c Continental Ultra Sport tires while the rims are manufactured by Mavic Aksium. Kona equiped this exact model with Avid SD-5 brakes, Avid FR-5 levers braking system and Mavic Aksium hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted material for the frame. FSA XC-180 OS Flatbar high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Ph.D to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of FSA OS-150LX.
For the smoothest biking experience FSA Gossamer Triple, 30/39/52 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano 105 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano 105 flatbar gear shift levers.