Giant ARETE 2008 VS Kona FIVE-O 2009 specs comparison

Giant Arete 2008 comparison online with competitors

Giant Arete

General Infos
Model Arete
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Bronze and Brushed
Sizes - Xxsmall
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- small
- medium
Sizes - Xxsmall
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- small
- medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight
Front: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Ryde Levers
Hayes Stroker Ryde Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Disc
Rims manufacturerWTB Dual Duty XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelStainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsALUXX SL Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Ride XC Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Ride XC 31.8
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG-73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ PowerSpline
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ FiveD 3.1
Gear shift leversSRAM X.5
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Arete Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.7
Fork material Single Crown
Steel and aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi MZ Race

Other Specs of Giant Arete

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Deva Comp
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Race Face Ride XC


Kona Five-O 2009 comparison online with competitors

Kona Five-O

General Infos
Model Five-O
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Chesnut Metallic
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis High Roller
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Stroker Ryde Hydraulic Levers
Hayes Stroker Ryde With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M475 Disc
Front: Formula DH 20 (millimeters)
Rims manufacturerAlex DM-24
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Clump 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona DH Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Clump
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA ZST-10

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeRPM ISIS DH
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36 Teeth
FSA Step Up
Gear shift leversShimano Acera
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Kona Five-O Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 140 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi 55 RS

Other Specs of Kona Five-O

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsKona Jackshit
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport SE
Seat post extensionKona OB


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