Kona HOSS 2008 VS Kona KU 1997 specs comparison

Kona Hoss
General InfosModel | Hoss |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 2008 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Dark Blue |
Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic Levers Hayes Stroker Trail With V6 Rotor Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M525 Disc Front: KK Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Sun Black Eye |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | FSA XC-280B OS Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | FSA OS-190LX |
Headset size | TH |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53-9 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | RPM DH ISIS |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth FSA Alpha Drive |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Hoss Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
Fork material | Single Crown Steel |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2 |
Other Specs of Kona Hoss
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Sport SE |
Seat post extension | Kona Double Clamp |

Kona Ku
General InfosModel | Ku |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Custom |
Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona Sniff Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona Scratch |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton Elite |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Curve 2014 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset STC |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Cook Bros. E |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Ku Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 |
Other Specs of Kona Ku
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Expedia |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Joe Murray O-Beam |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Hoss bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Hoss Mountain bike here
- Get your Kona Ku manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Ku Mountain bike here