Iron Horse ARS 6.8 1998 VS Kona HOSS 2004 specs comparison

Iron Horse ARS 6.8 1998 comparison online with competitors

Iron Horse ARS 6.8

General Infos
Model ARS 6.8
Manufacturer Iron Horse
Year of production 1998
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Color choice - Mango and brushed silver
-Carribean Blue and brushed silver
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 16.5 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Primal Raptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano STX-RC Levers
Shimano STX-RC V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Formula Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X138
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKalloy Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKalloy Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STC

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Iron Horse ARS 6.8 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Spyder R

Other Specs of Iron Horse ARS 6.8

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-964A With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
WTB SSTX
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Aluminum Micro-adjust


Kona Hoss 2004 comparison online with competitors

Kona Hoss

General Infos
Model Hoss
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Silver
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Factory DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-1 Levers
Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc
Front: Shimano HB-M475 Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex AL-DM24
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKoski Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKoski Stronghold
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Victor VP-A71

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Drive Hussefelt
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Five D
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Hoss Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi MZ Comp

Other Specs of Kona Hoss

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG-Kona Grand Prix
Seat post extensionKona Double Thumb


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