Giant ARETE 2008 VS Kona KULA 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
- xsmall
- small
- medium
Sizes - Xxsmall
- xsmall
- 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 Kula 2009 comparison online with competitors

Kona Kula

General Infos
Model Kula
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Bright Blue and White
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano M575 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano M575 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M525 Disc
Front: Formula Disc
Rims manufacturerSun DS2-XC
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Sandvic Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona XC and BC
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona XC and BC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) TH

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Deore
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
FSA Moto MegaExo
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Kula Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Recon SL

Other Specs of Kona Kula

Component group setsShimano Deore
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Como
Seat post extensionKona XC and BC


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