Kona COWAN 2006 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 29 SE 2011 specs comparison

Kona Cowan
General InfosModel | 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 |

Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE
General InfosModel | Vertex 29 SE |
Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-White and black |
Sizes |
- 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 29 X 2.2'' Continental Race King |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Formula RX Levers Formula RX Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: DT Swiss 370 Front: Wheeltech XC Sealed |
Rims manufacturer | DT Swiss X470 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | DT Swiss Competition |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | FORM 7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA70 Flat 685 (millimeters) |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Easton EA70 |
Headset size | FSA Orbit Z1.5 Lower and FSA ZS-4D ACB Upper |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-1051 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Sram GXP Press Fit |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/26t Teeth SRAM S1400 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM X.7 |
Rear gear set | 12 - 36 Teeth 10-speed |
Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Direct Mount SRAM X.7 |
Derailleur (Rear) | SRAM X.9 |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox F32 RL 29 |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Fi'zi:k Gobi XM |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA70 |
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 Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Vertex 29 SE Mountain bike here