Kona COWAN 2009 VS Merlin XLM 1999 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 |
Merlin XLM
General Infos| Model | XLM |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 12 (inches) - 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.25 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.75 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.20 (inches) Panaracer Mach SS Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Real TX Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Real |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Velocity Deep-V |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Syntace Duraflite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA Orbit |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M952 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M952 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin XLM Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR GS |
| Fork material | Optional |
| Fork type | Optional |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Rolls |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
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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 Merlin XLM manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin XLM Mountain bike here