Kona CALDERA 1997 VS Specialized ROCKHOPPER 2008 specs comparison

Kona Caldera
General InfosModel | Caldera |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
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 Sniff Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona Scratch |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 Levers Avid SD-2.0 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT 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) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-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 Crown Magnesium |
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) Diameter Joe Murray O-Beam |

Specialized Rockhopper
General InfosModel | Rockhopper |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
- blue - yellow -Green |
Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.0 (inches) Specialized Fast Trak LK Sport Wire |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Promax Alloy 2-finger Levers Promax Alloy (inches)V (inches) Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-RM30L Front: Specialized Forged Alloy |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-hole Specialized and Alex RH 26 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | M4 Manipulated Alloy |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized Alloy XC Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized 3D Forged Alloy 31.8 (millimeters) |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMX X8 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
Bottom bracket type | 126 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-ES25 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano FC-M341-8 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Acera SL-MC40 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Specialized Rockhopper Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top Swing Shimano Altus FD-M310-6 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio RD-M410 |
Fork material | Single Crown Crown Aluminum and steel and magnesium |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel RockShox Dart 3 SL |
Other Specs of Specialized Rockhopper
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Steel Cage and composite Body |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Specialized XC With Kevlar Sides |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Specialized Alloy Two Bolt |
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 Specialized Rockhopper manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Rockhopper Mountain bike here