Kona COWAN 2005 VS GT LIGHTNING 1998 specs comparison

Kona Cowan 2005 comparison online with competitors

Kona Cowan

General Infos
Model Cowan
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Orange
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 XC Levers
Hayes HFX-9 XC Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc
Front: KK Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims Ditch Witch
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruVativ Hussefelt 31.8
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTruVativ Hussefelt
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tien Hsin Big Nut

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ DH ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes 38 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt DH
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Cowan Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Kona Jackshit Chainguide
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi DJ 3

Other Specs of Kona Cowan

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsKona Jackshit
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatKona DJ
Seat post extensionTruVativ XR Dual Clamp


GT Lightning 1998 comparison online with competitors

GT Lightning

General Infos
Model Lightning
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Ball-burnished
Sizes - 14.5 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Front: 26 X 1.95 (inches) WTB EnduroRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Q and R
Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Aluminum
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionTitec 6061
Handlebar extenderGT Cut Weld
Handlebar stem detailsKore Lite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga DX2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

GT Lightning Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of GT Lightning

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Hollow Chromoly Rails With Kevlar Sides
WTB SSTK
Seat post extension 27.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


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