Kona COWAN 2006 VS Giant ARETE 2009 specs comparison
Kona Cowan
General Infos| Model | Cowan |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Blue |
| Sizes |
- 13(XS) (inches) - 15(S) (inches) - 15.5(M) (inches) - 17 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 13(XS) (inches) - 15(S) (inches) - 15.5(M) (inches) - 17 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon Front: 26 X 2.30 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC Levers Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc Front: KK Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Sun Ditch Witch |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Truvativ Hussefelt OS Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Truvativ Hussefelt OS |
| Headset size | TH With Big Nut |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Howitzer |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth Truvativ Hussefelt-Howitzer |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Cowan Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Cowan and Jackshit Chainguide |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 110 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 3 |
Other Specs of Kona Cowan
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Kona Jackshit |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Kona DJ |
| Seat post extension | Truvativ XR Double Clamp |
Giant Arete
General Infos| Model | Arete |
| Manufacturer | Giant |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Metallic Eggplant |
| Sizes |
- Womens xxsmall - womens xsmall - womens small - womens medium |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.1 (inches) Kenda Small Block Eight |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Ryde Hydraulic Levers Hayes Stroker Ryde With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic XM 117 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | ALUXX SL Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Race Face Ride XC Low Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face Ride XC 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8" c |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Power Spline |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Truvativ 5D 3.1 |
| Gear shift levers | SRAM X.5 Trigger |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Giant Arete Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.7 |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi 22 LO |
Other Specs of Giant Arete
| Component group sets | SRAM Mix |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Deva Comp |
| Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Race Face Ride XC |
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 Giant Arete manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Giant Arete Mountain bike here