Kona CALDERA 1998 VS Merlin OREAS XTR 2004 specs comparison

Kona Caldera 1998 comparison online with competitors

Kona Caldera

General Infos
Model Caldera
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brilliant 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 Rear: Kona Break
Front: Kona Enter
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel sizeNot Available
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 L Levers
Avid 1D-20 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano STX-RC
Front: Kona OB-1
Rims manufacturerMavic X138
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Bulge
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 500
Gear shift leversShimano STX-RC RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Kona Caldera Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano STX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy T2

Other Specs of Kona Caldera

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsRitchey Logic
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia XO
Seat post extensionKona Race Lite


Merlin Oreas XTR 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Oreas XTR

General Infos
Model Oreas XTR
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Polished
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR RapidFire STI Levers
Shimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Crossmax SL
Rims manufacturerMavic Crossmax SL
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA-70
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano XTR
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano XTR Integral
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/44 Teeth
Shimano XTR
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire STI
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Oreas XTR Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float F80 RLT

Other Specs of Merlin Oreas XTR

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle Italia Flite
Seat post extensionEaston EC70


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