Kona CALDERA 2004 VS Merlin XLM XT 2003 specs comparison
Kona Caldera
General InfosModel | Caldera |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Red and Black |
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 1.95 (inches) Tioga Terra Firma |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Levers Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc Front: Shimano HB-M475 Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 117 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kona Aluminum Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | TruVativ XR |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Victor VP-A71 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-ES30 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano FC-M445 Hollowtech |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Caldera Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi EXR Pro Coil |
Other Specs of Kona Caldera
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Kona Comfort Comp |
Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |
Merlin XLM XT
General InfosModel | 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