Kona CALDERA 1999 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 29 2011 specs comparison
Kona Caldera
General Infos| Model | Caldera |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Kona Orange and Blue Bomber |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kona Break Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kona Enter |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L Levers Avid 1D-2.5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: Kona OB-1 |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic 221N |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted Kona Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey Force |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG72 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP27 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX-RC |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Caldera Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 2.75 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Bomber Z-4 |
Other Specs of Kona Caldera
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX and XT |
| Pedals details | Ritchey Logic Sport |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | SDG Comp Belair |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kona Thumb |
Rocky Mountain Vertex 29
General Infos| Model | Vertex 29 |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2011 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and grass green |
| Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.1'' Maxxis Crossmark |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano BR-M445 Levers Shimano BR-M445 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M475 Disc Front: Wheeltech XC Sealed |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc XC |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Competition |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | FORM 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | Aluminum |
| Handlebar construction | RMB Zero 5 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | RMB L7 |
| Headset size | FSA Orbit Z1.5 Lower and FSA ZS-4D ACB Upper |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano SMBB71 Press Fit |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 44/32/22t Teeth Shimano Deore |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Direct Mount Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Not Available |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Recon Silver TK |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 29
| Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter RMB L2B |
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 Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 Mountain bike here