Kona Kula 1998 Technical specs and features

Brand Kona
Model Kula
First production 1998
Bike category Mountain Bike
Bike sub-category Mountain With Front Suspension
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Parts And Accessories Kona Kula Parts   
Available Sizes - 14 (inches) / 35.56 (cm)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches) / 40.64 (cm)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches) / 43.18 (cm)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches) / 45.72 (cm)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches) / 48.26 (cm)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches) / 50.8 (cm)
- 20 (inches)
- 21 (inches) / 53.34 (cm)
- 21 (inches)


Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: Kona Break
Front: Kona Enter
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Javva The Hub
Rims manufacturerMavic X517
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specifications

Frame materialsEaston Elite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona DH
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SAS

Gearing Specs

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG70
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Kona Kula Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeMarzocchi Bomber Z-2 Atom Bomb

Other Specs of Kona Kula

Component group setsMountain Mix
Available colors - Kona Orange
Weight Not Available
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Comp Kevlar
Seat post extensionKona O-Beam


Kona Kula bike review

Kona produced the Kula bike in 1998 and can be classified as a Mountain bike bicycle, this exact model costs in american market arround $1,749.00.
Kula bike is available in many sizes such as 14 (inches), 16 (inches), 17 (inches), 18 (inches), 19 (inches), 20 (inches) and 21 (inches).
Kona Mountain bike Kula can be found in a few colors, among these colors Kona Orange .
This bike is equiped with Front: Kona Enter tires and DT stainless steel spoke wheel while the rims are manufactured by Mavic X517. Kona equiped this exact model with Shimano XTR V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers braking system and Front: Javva the Hub, Rear: Shimano Deore XT hubs.
To guarantee the comfiest ride Kona used Easton Elite material for the frame. Kona DH high strength material is used on the handlebar of this Kula to ensure the perfect handling while the stems are made of Tahoma Sonne IV.
For the smoothest biking experience Shimano Deore XT, 22/34/42 teeth is used on this bicycle linked to Shimano CN-IG70 chain that is easily replaceable as stated by Kona, the whole system is connected to a high reliability Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL gear shift levers.