Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Kona
1997 Kona Koa
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Overview
About this bike
1997 Kona Koa value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- 7005 aluminum, double-butted
- Fork Brand & Model
- Kona Project Two Sport
- Fork Material
- Chromoly, unicrown crown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1997 Kona Koa
- Component Group
- Shimano STX-RC/STX
- Shift Levers
- Grip Shift SRT-400i
- Crankset
- Cyclone CPI-349 A2 SQS, 22/32/42 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-LP26, 110 mm spindle
- Rear Cogs
- 7-speed, 11 - 30 teeth
- Chain
- KMC UG-50, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Curve OM brakes, Curve OM levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Tahoma DP 127, 27.0 mm diameter
- Saddle
- Selle Italia Expedia
- Handlebar
- Kona Slim 165
- Handlebar Stem
- Tahoma Sonne IV
- Headset
- 1 1/8inch threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Front: Kona 999, Rear: Shimano AceraX
- Rims
- Mavic 238, 32-hole
- Tires
- Front: 26 x 2.00inch Kona Scratch, Rear: 26 x 2.00inch Kona Sniff
- Spoke Brand
- Stainless steel, 2.0mm straight gauge
- Spoke Nipples
- Brass nipples
Pedals
- Pedals
- Fasten NWL-90K w/clips & straps
Accessories
- Colors
- Matte metallic orange
- BB Shell Width
- 68mm English
- Extensions
- Not included
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 24.9
- Sizes
- 14inch, 16inch, 18inch, 19inch, 20inch, 21inch
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.