Kona AFRICA BIKE 2.0 2008 VS Merlin TBA 1998 specs comparison

Kona Africa Bike 2.0 2008 comparison online with competitors

Kona Africa Bike 2.0

General Infos
Model Africa Bike 2.0
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Black Matte
Sizes - Standard size for everyone
Sizes - Standard size for everyone

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tireKenda Small Block Eight
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset typeUnavailable Front and Shimano Coaster Rear
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano CB E110
Front: Formula
Rims manufacturerRigida Cyber 10
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Cromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Cruiser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Cromoly
Headset sizeCH

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z410 RB
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeCH
Crankset parts and sizes 36 Teeth
Pro Wheel Z005
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear setNot Available

Kona Africa Bike 2.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork materialUnicrown
Fork typeKona P2

Other Specs of Kona Africa Bike 2.0

Component group setsCruiser Mix
Pedals detailsXerama SP-102
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatViscount
Seat post extensionHL SP-200


Merlin TBA 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin TBA

General Infos
Model TBA
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1 3/8 (inches) Ritchey Tom Slick
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Ritchey Logic Levers
Dia-Compe Bulldog Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Nexus
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Mavic 121 SUP CD
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsG4 Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRivendell
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRitchey ForceLite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Shimano Deore LX

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 1/8 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 42 Teeth
Shimano Nexus
Gear shift leversShimano Nexus
Rear gear set7-speed Internal

Merlin TBA Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Box Crown
Reynolds 531
Fork typeRivendell

Other Specs of Merlin TBA

Component group setsShimano Nexus
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Squadra HDP
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Ritchey Expert


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