Kona CALDERA 2009 VS Mongoose DX 5.3 1998 specs comparison

Kona Caldera
General InfosModel | Caldera |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Green Metallic |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano M575 Hydraulic Levers Shimano M575 Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M475 Disc Front: Formula Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Sun Black Eye |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15/14ga. Sandvic Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kona XC and BC |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kona XC and BC |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) TH |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano Deore |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth FSA Moto MegaExo |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Caldera Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Tora XC |
Other Specs of Kona Caldera
Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Comp |
Seat post extension | Kona XC and BC |

Mongoose DX 5.3
General InfosModel | DX 5.3 |
Manufacturer | Mongoose |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- yellow -Matte graphite |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Mongoose |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Mongoose Aluminum Levers Mongoose Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM40 Front: Mongoose OS |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Araya GP-710 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly Main Triangle and hi-tensile Steel Rear Stays |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Mongoose Comp |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Mongoose |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Sealed |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano AceraX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano STX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 7-speed |
Mongoose DX 5.3 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy S |
Other Specs of Mongoose DX 5.3
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin Body and aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Mongoose |
Seat post extension | Mongoose Micro-adjust |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Caldera bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Caldera Mountain bike here
- Get your Mongoose DX 5.3 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Mongoose DX 5.3 Mountain bike here