Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Bianchi
2018 Bianchi Kuma 29.1
Value Guide market data · 2018 Bianchi Kuma 29.1
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Overview
About this bike
2018 Bianchi Kuma 29.1 value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Rear Shock
- Front:100mm QR<br>135mm QR
- Fork
- SR Suntour XCR32 RL-R DS 29" 100mm w/Remote Lockout, 1.1/8" steel HT, alloy crown, coil spring w/pre-load adjust, steel 32mm stanchions, magnesium lowers w/PM 160mm, 9mm QR
- Frame
- Kuma 29" aluminum with 1.1/8" headtube, BSA 68mm bottom bracket shell, 31.6mm seatpost diameter, low clamp 34.9mm bottom pull front derailleur mount, PM 160mm disc, lower mounting dropouts 9x135mm QR
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 2018 Bianchi Kuma 29.1
- Crankset
- Shimano Alivio
- Bottom Bracket
- ShimanoES300, LL 68/118mm
- Chain
- KMC HV900 9sp
- Front Derailleur
- Shimano Acera low clamp diam. 34.9mm, dual pull, 66/69°, for 40T w/18T capacity, CL 50mm
- Rear Derailleur
- Shimano Deore SGS Shadow Design 9sp, top-normal, direct attachment, for 11-36T max
- Cassette/Rear Cogs
- Shimano HG200-9, 11-36T
- Chainrings
- 40/30/22
- Shifters
- Shimano Alivio 3x9sp
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano M315 hydraulic disc w/resin pad, w/Shimano RT10, 160mm front & rear, Center Lock, for resin pad only
Cockpit
- Saddle
- Tec Rector, 140mm width, Steel rails, Pvc soft touch cover
- Headset
- FSA TH888
- Stem
- Tec Obvius 3D forged alloy, 31.8mm
- Handlebars
- Tec Obvius flat DB Alloy , 720mm, 31.8mm, 9° backsweep
- Seat Post
- Tec Obvius, aluminum, 27.2mm, 20mm seatback
- Tape/Grips
- T-One 1-piece grip, TPR material, 130mm
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front:Formula CL-1420 for Center Lock loose ball bearings<br>Rear:Formula CL-1422 for Center Lock, loose ball bearings
- Tires
- Kenda Honey Badger XC 29x2.2
Accessories
- Rims/Wheels
- Alex MD2.0, 32 hole
Frame sizing
XS4'10"-5'2"
S5'2"-5'6"
M5'6"-5'10"
L5'10"-6'2"
XL6'2"-6'6"
M highlighted as most common resale size. Sourced from catalog metadata.
Geometry
- Stack
- Varies by size
- Reach
- Varies by size
- Wheelbase
- Varies by size
Industry standard. Sourced from catalog metadata.
What to check when buying used
Inspection
Drivetrain wear
Check chain stretch, cassette teeth, chainrings, and shifting under load before negotiating price.
Inspection
Wheel condition
Inspect rims, hubs, spokes, and bearing play; ask about the tire age and any prior wheel rebuilds.
Inspection
Service history
Ask for service records covering bearings, brakes, drivetrain, and any frame or fork warranty work.
Inspection
Suspension service
Confirm fork lowers and rear shock service intervals; ask for the most recent service receipts.
Inspection
Frame pivots & bearings
Cycle the suspension off the bike to feel for play, grit, or noise in pivot bearings.