GT BACKWOODS 1999 VS Kona COWAN 2005 specs comparison

GT Backwoods 1999 comparison online with competitors

GT Backwoods

General Infos
Model Backwoods
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1999
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Color choice - Solar Grass
-Horizon Purple
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
Sizes - 12.5 (inches)
- 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (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 Avid AD-1.0 L Levers
Avid 1D-25 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Alivio
Front: GT Suspension Q and R
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Weinmann Zac 19
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTitec Enduro HF
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAzonic ORC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano IG
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT Backwoods Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano AceraX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 3.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Jett XC

Other Specs of GT Backwoods

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsResin Body and steel Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Comp
Seat post extensionAluminum Micro-adjust


Kona Cowan 2005 comparison online with competitors

Kona Cowan

General Infos
Model Cowan
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Orange
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 XC Levers
Hayes HFX-9 XC Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc
Front: KK Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims Ditch Witch
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruVativ Hussefelt 31.8
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTruVativ Hussefelt
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tien Hsin Big Nut

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ DH ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes 38 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt DH
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Cowan Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Kona Jackshit Chainguide
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi DJ 3

Other Specs of Kona Cowan

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


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