Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Kona
1998 Kona King Kikapu
Value Guide market data · 1998 Kona King Kikapu
12-month trend
— %
Direction and magnitude, not judgment
vs. category average
34%
Holds value better than category avg
Price over time - 1998 Kona King Kikapu
Values based on actual sales data. Enter your bike's specifics to get a precise valuation.
All King model years
2015$4,928 - $5,723▲ 121% vs. 1998
2014$4,278 - $4,968▲ 92% vs. 1998
2012$3,162 - $3,672▲ 42% vs. 1998
2011$2,883 - $3,348▲ 29% vs. 1998
2010$2,604 - $3,024▲ 17% vs. 1998
2009$2,139 - $2,484▼ 4% vs. 1998
2006$4,649 - $5,399▲ 108% vs. 1998
2001$2,696 - $3,131▲ 21% vs. 1998
2000$3,719 - $4,319▲ 67% vs. 1998
1999$3,719 - $4,319▲ 67% vs. 19981998$2,231 - $2,591Currently viewing1997$2,417 - $2,807▲ 8% vs. 19981996$3,719 - $4,319▲ 67% vs. 19981998 King Kikapu lineup
Overview
About this bike
1998 Kona King Kikapu value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Fork Brand & Model
- Marzocchi Bomber Z-1 BAM
- Fork Material
- Aluminum, triple-clamp crown
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Easton Elite
- Rear Shock
- Fox Alps-5R
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- Shimano XT
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-UN52
- Cassette
- 8-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-IG70, 1/2 x 3/32inch
- Component Group
- Mountain Mix
- Crankset
- Shimano Deore XT, 22/32/42 teeth
- Shifters
- Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Brakes
- Brakes
- Shimano Deore XT V-Brake brakes, Shimano Deore XT levers
Cockpit
- Handlebar
- Kona DH
- Stem
- Tahoma Sonne IV
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Aheadset SAS
- Saddle
- SDG Comp kevlar
- Seatpost
- Kona O-Beam
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Javva the Hub, Rear: Shimano Deore XT
- Rims
- Mavic X517
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Tires
- Front: Kona Enter, Rear: Kona Break
Pedals
- Pedals
- Ritchey Logic
Accessories
- Colors
- Bomber Orange
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 27.5
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.