Barracuda A2V 1998 VS Kona COWAN 2006 specs comparison

Barracuda A2V 1998 comparison online with competitors

Barracuda A2V

General Infos
Model A2V
Manufacturer Barracuda
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Grape flake and Audi pearl
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Hutchinson Rock XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Magura Race-Line Levers
Magura Hydraulic HS22 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Syncros XLT
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston Elan 3
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite
Handlebar extenderProfile Briefs
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite 3D
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-M55
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Barracuda A2V Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Derailleur (Rear)Grip Shift ESP 9.0SL
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou SX

Other Specs of Barracuda A2V

Component group setsGrip Shift ESP 9.0SL and Shimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-800 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox PD
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Kore Lite II


Kona Cowan 2006 comparison online with competitors

Kona Cowan

General Infos
Model Cowan
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Blue
Sizes - 13(XS) (inches)
- 15(S) (inches)
- 15.5(M) (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon
Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC Levers
Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc
Front: KK Disc
Rims manufacturerSun Ditch Witch
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Clump 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruvativ Hussefelt OS Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTruvativ Hussefelt OS
Headset sizeTH With Big Nut

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Howitzer
Crankset parts and sizes 36 Teeth
Truvativ Hussefelt-Howitzer
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Cowan Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Cowan and Jackshit Chainguide
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 110 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3

Other Specs of Kona Cowan

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsKona Jackshit
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatKona DJ
Seat post extensionTruvativ XR Double Clamp


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