Kona CALDERA 1999 VS Trek 8500 2001 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 |
Trek 8500
General Infos| Model | 8500 |
| Manufacturer | Trek |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
- Red -Gloss Black |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Bontrager Super-X |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | Not Available |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL Levers Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rolf Dolomite |
| Rims manufacturer | Rear: Rolf Dolomite Assymetric Front: Rolf Dolomite |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Alpha SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race Modified |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe SAS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Bontrager Race |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Trek 8500 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | 3.15 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Sid XC |
Other Specs of Trek 8500
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Bontrager Re-Entry |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager FS 2000 |
| Seat post extension | Bontrager Race |
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 Trek 8500 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek 8500 Mountain bike here