Kona COWAN 2009 VS Scott TAOS 1998 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


Scott Taos 1998 comparison online with competitors

Scott Taos

General Infos
Model Taos
Manufacturer Scott
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Black and red
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Cheng Shin C-1230
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-377A Levers
Tektro 823A Linear-pull Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano RM40
Front: Formula FM 31
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionScott X-Bar
Handlebar extenderScott Aluminum
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Shimano Alivio
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio MC15-C RapidFire Plus
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Scott Taos Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy S

Other Specs of Scott Taos

Component group setsShimano Alivio
Pedals detailsVictor VP-988 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-352B18
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-242


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