Dirt Research HOT SPRINGS (01) 1997 VS Kona EXPLOSIF 2003 specs comparison

Dirt Research Hot Springs (01) 1997 comparison online with competitors

Dirt Research Hot Springs (01)

General Infos
Model Hot Springs (01)
Manufacturer Dirt Research
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - sea green
-Light titanium
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
- 24 (inches)
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
- 24 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Alivio Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Alivio
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims DW 6000
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Tange Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDirt Research 140g Aluminum
Handlebar extenderDirt Research
Handlebar stem detailsDirt Research
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga ST2-E

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano STXAlivio MC-37 RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
7-speed

Dirt Research Hot Springs (01) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork materialTriple-clamp
Fork typeBallistic XL460

Other Specs of Dirt Research Hot Springs (01)

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Pedals detailsDirt Research Aluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatDirt Research Racing
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Dirt Research


Kona Explosif 2003 comparison online with competitors

Kona Explosif

General Infos
Model Explosif
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Chute Blue
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Tioga Red Phoenix
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers
Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano HB-M525
Rims manufacturerSun Rims Mach 4
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsTrue Temper OX Platinum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Prodigy Flatbar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Prodigy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Team SL
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Prodigy XC
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Explosif Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi MX Pro

Other Specs of Kona Explosif

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Satellite SL
Seat post extensionIRD Quad 2


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