Kona CALDERA 1997 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 30 2009 specs comparison

Kona Caldera
General InfosModel | Caldera |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 1997 |
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Color choice | - molotov red-Dark blue |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Sizes | - 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona SniffFront: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona Scratch |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 LeversAvid SD-2.0 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Curve 2014 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset STC |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG70 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Kona Caldera Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 |
Other Specs of Kona Caldera
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Expedia |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterJoe Murray O-Beam |

Rocky Mountain Vertex 30
General InfosModel | Vertex 30 |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Red and Aluminum |
Sizes | - 15 (inches)- 16.5 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 (inches) WTB Exi Wolf |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano M575 Hydraulic LeversShimano M575 Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore Disc |
Rims manufacturer | WTB SpeedDisc XC |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Champion |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | RMB FORM 7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA30 Lo-Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA30 |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53-9 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Race Face Ride XC X-Type |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethRace Face Ride XC X-Type |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore Rapidfire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Vertex 30 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT |
Fork material | Single |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi 33 TST |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 30
Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterEaston EA30 |
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 30 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Vertex 30 Mountain bike here