Kona Big Kahuna 2009 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Big Kahuna
First production 2009
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Kona Big Kahuna Parts   
Available Sizes - 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches) / 55.88 (cm)
- 22 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano M575 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano M575 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M525 Disc
Front: Formula Disc
Rims manufacturerSun EQ 2.3SL
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsKona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona XC and BC Deluxe Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona XC and BC Deluxe
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) TH

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chainShimano Deore
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeShimano SLX Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano SLX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Big Kahuna Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Tora Race 29er

Other Specs of Kona Big Kahuna

Component group setsShimano Deore
Available colors - Brown Metallic and Pearl White
Weight Unspecified
Pedals detailsShimano M520
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Comp
Seat post extensionKona XC and BC Deluxe


Kona Big Kahuna bike review

Kona produced the Big Kahuna bike in 2009 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,499.00.
Big Kahuna bike is available in many sizes such as 16 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches), 20 (inches) and 22 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Big Kahuna can be found in a few colors, among these colors Brown Metallic and Pearl White .
This bike is equiped with 29 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor tires while the rims are manufactured by Sun EQ 2.3SL. Kona equiped this exact model with Shimano M575 disc brakes, Shimano M575 Hydraulic levers braking system and Front: Formula disc, Rear: Shimano M525 disc hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted material for the frame. Kona XC/BC Deluxe riser high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Big Kahuna to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Kona XC/BC Deluxe.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano SLX, 22/32/44 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano Deore chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore RapidFire gear shift levers.