Kona COWAN 2009 VS Alpine Designs XC-2 1998 specs comparison
Kona Cowan
General Infos| Model | Cowan |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
| Sizes |
- Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Maxxis Holy Roller |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano M575 Hydraulic Levers Shimano M575 Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M525 Disc Front: Formula DH 20 (millimeters) |
| Rims manufacturer | Sun EQ 3.1SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Sandvic Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona Clump DH 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona Cowan Signature |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona Clump |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA ZST-10 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth FSA Moto-X |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Acera |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Cowan Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Chain Retention Device E.Thirteen STS |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2 |
Other Specs of Kona Cowan
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Kona Jackshit Primo |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Alienation Recliner Pivotal |
| Seat post extension | Alienation Billy Club Pivotal |
Alpine Designs XC-2
General Infos| Model | XC-2 |
| Manufacturer | Alpine Designs |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Pearl Metallic Black and white and Mango |
| Sizes |
- 14.5 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Fly Accelerator |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LX Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic X138 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Marwi Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Reynolds 853 |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Fly Uphill |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Fly Mountain Top |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak SA-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 113 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 Teeth Shimano Deore LX |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Alpine Designs XC-2 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and chromoly |
| Fork type | Answer Manitou SX |
Other Specs of Alpine Designs XC-2
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore LX |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides WTB SSTK |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Fly Stoutmeister |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Cowan bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Cowan Mountain bike here
- Get your Alpine Designs XC-2 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Alpine Designs XC-2 Mountain bike here