Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Kona
1997 Kona Caldera
Value Guide market data · 1997 Kona Caldera
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
17%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 1997 Kona Caldera
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Kona Caldera value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Marzocchi Bomber Z-2
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano Deore
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore XT/LX
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
Brakes
- Brakes
- Avid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Curve 2014
- Stem
- Tahoma Sonne IV
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset STC
- Saddle
- Selle Italia Expedia
- Seatpost
- Joe Murray O-Beam, 27.0 mm diameter
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano Deore LX
- Rims
- Mavic 221, 32-hole
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.00inch Kona Scratch, Rear: 26 x 2.00inch Kona Sniff
Pedals
- Pedals
- Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless
Accessories
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Colors
- Dark blue, molotov red
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 24.2
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.