Kona EXPLOSIF 2003 VS Sampson VAIL XCS 1998 specs comparison

Kona Explosif 2003 comparison online with competitors

Kona Explosif

General Infos
Model Explosif
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Chute Blue
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Tioga Red Phoenix
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Speed Dial 5 Levers
Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano HB-M525
Rims manufacturerSun Rims Mach 4
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsTrue Temper OX Platinum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionRace Face Prodigy Flatbar
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsRace Face Prodigy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG73
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Team SL
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Race Face Prodigy XC
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Explosif Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi MX Pro

Other Specs of Kona Explosif

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Satellite SL
Seat post extensionIRD Quad 2


Sampson Vail XCS 1998 comparison online with competitors

Sampson Vail XCS

General Infos
Model Vail XCS
Manufacturer Sampson
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Satin
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson Chameleon
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSampson Tapered Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKalloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSampson S Class
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Sampson S Class
Gear shift leversSachs Wavey
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Sampson Vail XCS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Sachs Neos
Derailleur (Rear)Sachs Quarz
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Sampson Vail XCS

Component group setsSachs Neos
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Selle Bassano Vuelta
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


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