Inspection
Frame condition
Inspect the frame, fork, welds, and high-stress areas for cracks, dents, or prior repairs.
Kona
1998 Kona Kapu
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Overview
About this bike
1998 Kona Kapu value depends on condition, original build, frame material, service history, and current buyer demand.
Specifications
Frameset
- Frame Construction
- TIG-welded
- Frame Tubing Material
- Reynolds 853
- Fork Brand & Model
- Kona Mud Shark
- Fork Material
- Unicrown
- Rear Shock
- Not applicable
Drivetrain
- Groupset
- 1998 Kona Kapu
- Component Group
- Shimano 600 Ultegra
- Shift Levers
- Shimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
- Crankset
- Shimano 600 Ultegra, 39/53 teeth
- Bottom Bracket
- Shimano BB-6500
- Rear Cogs
- 9-speed, 12 - 23 teeth
- Chain
- Shimano CN-HG90, 1/2 x 3/32inch
Brakes
- Brakeset
- Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot brakes, Shimano 600 Ultegra levers
Cockpit
- Seatpost
- Kona O-Beam
- Saddle
- Selle Italia Turbo
- Handlebar
- TTT Forma
- Handlebar Stem
- Ritchey CompLite
- Headset
- 1inch Aheadset SAS
Wheels & Tires
- Hubs
- Shimano 600 Ultegra
- Rims
- Mavic Open Pro
- Tires
- 700 x 23c Ritchey Tom Slick
- Spoke Brand
- DT stainless steel, 2.0mm double-butted
Pedals
- Pedals
- Shimano PD-6500 600 Ultegra SPD
Accessories
- Colors
- Munificent Mustard
- Extensions
- Not applicable
Weight & Sizing
- Weight
- 21.5
- Sizes
- 49 cm, 52 cm, 54 cm, 56 cm, 58 cm, 60 cm
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
Carbon inspection
Tap test the frame, fork, seatpost, and bars for cracks; verify no impact damage near dropouts.
Inspection
Brake hoses & cables
Check hydraulic line bleed, cable housing wear, and confirm rotors are within spec.