Kona CALDERA 2005 VS Merlin XLM XT 2003 specs comparison
Kona Caldera
General Infos| Model | Caldera |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Cream White |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Tioga Red Phoenix |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 XC Levers Hayes HFX-9 XC Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc Front: KK Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims DS2-XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona Control |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face SRX ISIS |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth RaceFace Ride |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Caldera Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi EXR Pro |
Other Specs of Kona Caldera
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Sport |
| Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |
Merlin XLM XT
General Infos| Model | XLM XT |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Not found |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) - custom (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Scorpion Tubeless |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic Levers Hayes Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X 3.1 |
| Spoke nipples type | Aluminum Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek IS-5 Integrated |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES70 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin XLM XT Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 80-100 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Rock Shox Duke Race |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM XT
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox Gel |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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 Merlin XLM XT manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin XLM XT Mountain bike here