Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Kona
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
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Chromoly
- Fork Brand & Model
- Marzocchi Bomber Z-2
- Fork Material
- Magnesium, triple-clamp crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Kona Caldera
- Component Group
- Shimano Deore XT/LX
- Shift Levers
- Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore LX, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52, 110 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Avid SD-2.0 brakes, Avid SD-1.9 levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Joe Murray O-Beam, 27.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Selle Italia Expedia
- Handlebar
- Curve 2014
- Handlebar Stem
- Tahoma Sonne IV
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset STC
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano Deore LX
- Rims
- Mavic 221, 32-hole
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.00inch Kona Scratch, Rear: 26 x 2.00inch Kona Sniff
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Shimano PD-M535 SPD clipless
Accessories
- Colors
- Dark blue, molotov red
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 24.2
- Sizes
- 16inch, 18inch, 19inch, 20inch
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.