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1997 Kona AA

Bicycle Type	Mountain bike, front suspension
MSRP (new)	$1,299.00
Weight	24.8
Sizes	14", 16", 17", 18", 19", 20", 21"
Colors	Matte silver
Item ID	62984

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Frame & Fork
Frame Construction	TIG-welded
Frame Tubing Material	Easton Elite
Fork Brand & Model	Rock Shox Indy XC
Fork Material	Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
Rear Shock	Not applicable

Components
Component Group	Shimano Deore XT/LX
Brakeset	Shimano Deore LX V-Brake brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers
Shift Levers	Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Front Derailleur	Shimano Deore LX top-swing, top-pull/clamp-on 31.8 mm
Rear Derailleur	Shimano Deore XT SGS
Crankset	Sugino Mighty 900, 22/32/42 teeth
Pedals	Wellgo WPD-700 (clipless)
Bottom Bracket	Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
BB Shell Width	68mm English
Rear Cogs	8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
Chain	Shimano CN-IG51, 1/2 x 3/32"
Seatpost	Tahoma DP 127, 27.0 mm diameter
Saddle	Selle Italia Expedia
Handlebar	Kona Slim 165
Handlebar Extensions	Not included
Handlebar Stem	Tahoma Sonne IV
Headset	1 1/8" threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset STC

Wheels
Hubs	Front: Javva the Hub, Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Rims	Mavic 221N, 32-hole
Tires	Front: 26 x 2.00" Kona Scratch, Rear: 26 x 2.00" Kona Sniff
Spoke Brand	DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
Spoke Nipples	Brass nipples

Reviews

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uzzi
2/26/2012 7:18:07 PM
7 to 12 Months

great bike, if you dont crash.
Pros: Light weight, stiff frame, and good parts make this an insanely good XC trail/race bike.
Cons: The welded on rear derailleur hanger means the frame is worthless if it bends. I had it for less than a year before the hanger bent and stripped out beyond repair. I then switched brands.
Comments: Mine came equipped with a Marzocchi Bomber, and it was my first serious bike. I won many races, including my first with it. I wish I had kept it and converted it to single speed, or had a frame builder repair it.