Kona BIG KAHUNA 2009 VS Balance AL-450 (01) 1997 specs comparison
Kona Big Kahuna
General Infos| Model | Big Kahuna |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brown Metallic and Pearl White |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano M575 Hydraulic Levers Shimano M575 Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M525 Disc Front: Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Sun EQ 2.3SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona XC and BC Deluxe Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona XC and BC Deluxe |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) TH |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano Deore |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano SLX Hollowtech II |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano SLX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Big Kahuna Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Tora Race 29er |
Other Specs of Kona Big Kahuna
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
| Pedals details | Shimano M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
| Seat post extension | Kona XC and BC Deluxe |
Balance Al-450 (01)
General Infos| Model | Al-450 (01) |
| Manufacturer | Balance |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Ball burnished and dark blue fade |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho TT Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Psycho KS |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Dia-Compe DP-7 Levers Dia-Compe VC-747 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano STX-RC |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya TM-820 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Balance R.I.D. |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Balance R.I.D. |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 8-speed |
Balance Al-450 (01) Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano STX-RC Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Balance Al-450 (01)
| Component group sets | Shimano STX-RC |
| Pedals details | Steel Cage |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Balance |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Balance R.I.D. |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Big Kahuna bike manual
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- Get your Balance Al-450 (01) manual book version yo know further about this bike
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