Kona HOSS 2004 VS Merlin XLM (02) 2001 specs comparison

Kona Hoss 2004 comparison online with competitors

Kona Hoss

General Infos
Model Hoss
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Silver
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Factory DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-1 Levers
Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc
Front: Shimano HB-M475 Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex AL-DM24
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKoski Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKoski Stronghold
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Victor VP-A71

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Drive Hussefelt
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
TruVativ Five D
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Hoss Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi MZ Comp

Other Specs of Kona Hoss

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG-Kona Grand Prix
Seat post extensionKona Double Thumb


Merlin XLM (02) 2001 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM (02)

General Infos
Model XLM (02)
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2001
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Color choice -Signature Satin Finish
Sizes - 12
- 13.5
- 15
- 16.25
- 17.5
- 18.75
- 20
- 21.5

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.00 (inches) Hutchinson Alligator
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic X517
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsMTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Double-butted Tubing
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKore Lite Bar 1
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-7700
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M952
Crankset parts and sizes 24/36/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M952
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 12 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin XLM (02) Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR GS
Fork material Single Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.0 (inches) Travel
Answer Manitou MARS Elite

Other Specs of Merlin XLM (02)

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Thomson Elite


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