K2 LAUNCH 4.0 2002 VS Marin ALCHEMIST 4.9 2009 specs comparison
K2 Launch 4.0
General Infos| Model | Launch 4.0 |
| Manufacturer | K2 |
| Year of production | 2002 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Black and White |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - way big |
| Sizes |
- Large - medium - small - way big |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.125 (inches) WTB MutanoRaptor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers Avid Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole WTB Dual Duty |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | 1.25 (inches) Rise Aluminum |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless WTB Momentum Comp ST |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Sealed Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano FC-M440 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
K2 Launch 4.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-on Shimano LX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches)-4.0 (inches) Adjustable Travel Answer Manitou Black Comp 8100 |
Other Specs of K2 Launch 4.0
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | 3.5 (inches) Travel Noleen Sport Adjustable |
| Saddle seat | WTB SST.X3 |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Marin Alchemist 4.9
General Infos| Model | Alchemist 4.9 |
| Manufacturer | Marin |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver Anodized |
| Sizes |
- Xsmall - small - medium - large - xlarge |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler MX |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Hydraulic Levers Shimano XTR Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | DT Swiss 240S Centerlock Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XC-117 Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
| Spoke wheel | 14/16.5/15ga. Butted DT Swiss Super Comp Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 6066 Hydroformed Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EC70 Monkey Lite SL OS |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite X-4 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit Z |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano XTR |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano XTR Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano XTR |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR Rapid Fire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Marin Alchemist 4.9 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR Shadow |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox SID Race |
Other Specs of Marin Alchemist 4.9
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float RP23 |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Team |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, K2 provided us with the latest version of its Launch 4.0 bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of K2 Launch 4.0 Mountain bike here
- Get your Marin Alchemist 4.9 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Marin Alchemist 4.9 Mountain bike here