Giant RAINIER W 2008 VS Kona COWAN 2006 specs comparison

Giant Rainier W 2008 comparison online with competitors

Giant Rainier W

General Infos
Model Rainier W
Manufacturer Giant
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Olive and Brushed
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Nevegal
Front: 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Blue Groove
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro Alloy Levers
Hayes MX-4 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 constructionAlloy Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAlloy 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 ISOFlow 3.0
Gear shift leversSRAM X.5
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Giant Rainier W Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.5
Fork material Single Crown
Steel and aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 3

Other Specs of Giant Rainier W

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsAlloy Platform
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed She Comp
Seat post extension 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy


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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