Kona BIG KAHUNA 2009 VS Rocky Mountain THIN AIR 1997 specs comparison

Kona Big Kahuna 2009 comparison online with competitors

Kona Big Kahuna

General Infos
Model Big Kahuna
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2009
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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 tire29 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano M575 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano M575 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M525 Disc
Front: Formula Disc
Rims manufacturerSun EQ 2.3SL
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheelNot Available

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona XC and BC Deluxe Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona XC and BC Deluxe
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) TH

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano Deore
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeShimano SLX Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano SLX
Gear shift leversShimano 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 materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Tora Race 29er

Other Specs of Kona Big Kahuna

Component group setsShimano Deore
Pedals detailsShimano M520
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Comp
Seat post extensionKona XC and BC Deluxe


Rocky Mountain Thin Air 1997 comparison online with competitors

Rocky Mountain Thin Air

General Infos
Model Thin Air
Manufacturer Rocky Mountain
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Light blue and cream
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 19.5 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-3.0 Levers
Avid 1D-30 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims CR17A
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston Elite With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Race Face Real Seal

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-M55
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Rocky Mountain Thin Air Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Thin Air

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Hardcore Aluminum


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