Kona HONKY TONK 2009 VS Merlin ROAD 1998 specs comparison

Kona Honky Tonk 2009 comparison online with competitors

Kona Honky Tonk

General Infos
Model Honky Tonk
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Robin's Egg Blue Metallic
Sizes - 49cm (centimeters)
- 53cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
- 59cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)
Sizes - 49cm (centimeters)
- 53cm (centimeters)
- 56cm (centimeters)
- 59cm (centimeters)
- 61cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 28c Continental Ultra Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro R200A Levers
Tektro R538 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Tiagra
Front: Formula
Rims manufacturerAlex Race 24
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga Front and 14ga Rear
Sandvic Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Chromoly Butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona RD
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona RD
Headset sizeTH

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC HG53
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeRPM BB-7420
Crankset parts and sizes 34/50 Teeth
FSA Gossamer Compact
Gear shift leversShimano Dura-Ace Downtube
Rear gear set 11 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Honky Tonk Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Tiagra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 105
Fork materialAero
Fork typeKona Retro Road

Other Specs of Kona Honky Tonk

Component group setsRoad Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-A9
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-1071
Seat post extensionKona RD


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Merlin Road

General Infos
Model Road
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 45 cm (centimeters)
- 47 cm (centimeters)
- 49 cm (centimeters)
- 51 cm (centimeters)
- 53 cm (centimeters)
- 54 cm (centimeters)
- 55 cm (centimeters)
- 56 cm (centimeters)
- 57 cm (centimeters)
- 58 cm (centimeters)
- 59 cm (centimeters)
- 61 cm (centimeters)
- 63 cm (centimeters)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire700 X 23c Michelin Hi Lite Super Comp
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size700c Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano 600 Ultegra Levers
Shimano 600 Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano 600 Ultegra
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic Reflex SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTTT Forma
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsTTT Synthesis
Headset size1 (inches) Shimano 600 Ultegra

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 115 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN71
Crankset parts and sizes 39/53 Teeth
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Gear shift leversShimano 600 Ultegra STI Dual Control
Rear gear set 11 - 25 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin Road Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano 600 Ultegra
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano 600 Ultegra SS
Fork material Aero Crown
Carbon Fiber Composite
Fork typeWound Up

Other Specs of Merlin Road

Component group setsShimano 600 Ultegra
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Titanium Rails
Selle San Marco Squadra HDP
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
American Classic


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