Kona COWAN 2009 VS Merlin XLM XTR 2004 specs comparison

Kona Cowan 2009 comparison online with competitors

Kona Cowan

General Infos
Model Cowan
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -White
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.20 (inches) Maxxis Holy Roller
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (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 manufacturerSun EQ 3.1SL
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Sandvic Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Clump DH 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Cowan Signature
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Clump
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA ZST-10

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG50
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 36 Teeth
FSA Moto-X
Gear shift leversShimano 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 materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2

Other Specs of Kona Cowan

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsKona Jackshit Primo
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatAlienation Recliner Pivotal
Seat post extensionAlienation Billy Club Pivotal


Merlin XLM XTR 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM XTR

General Infos
Model XLM 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 XLM 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 XLM 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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