Kona BIG KAHUNA 2009 VS Giant ARETE 2009 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 |
Giant Arete
General Infos| Model | Arete |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Metallic Eggplant |
| Sizes |
- Womens xxsmall - womens xsmall - womens small - womens medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Ryde Hydraulic Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 117 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride XC Low Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8" c |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Power Spline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Truvativ 5D 3.1 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Arete Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 22 LO |
Other Specs of Giant Arete
| Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Deva Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Ride XC |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Big Kahuna bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Big Kahuna Mountain bike here
- Get your Giant Arete manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Arete Mountain bike here