Kona COWAN 2005 VS Merlin XLM XTR 2004 specs comparison
Kona Cowan
General Infos| Model | Cowan |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Blue Dragon |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (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 type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TruVativ Hussefelt 31.8 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TruVativ Hussefelt |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tien Hsin Big Nut |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ DH ISIS |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 38 Teeth TruVativ Hussefelt DH |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Kona Jackshit |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Kona DJ |
| Seat post extension | TruVativ XR Dual Clamp |
Merlin XLM XTR
General Infos| Model | XLM XTR |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR RapidFire STI Levers Shimano XTR Disc Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Crossmax SL |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA-70 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano XTR |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano XTR Integral |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/44 Teeth Shimano XTR |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite |
| Seat post extension | Easton EC70 |
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 Merlin XLM XTR manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin XLM XTR Mountain bike here