Kona HOSS 2004 VS North Star EL SOL 1997 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


North Star El Sol 1997 comparison online with competitors

North Star El Sol

General Infos
Model El Sol
Manufacturer North Star
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Teal
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Tange Prestige Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionNorth Star Pro Series
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsNorth Star
Headset size1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN72
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

North Star El Sol Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore XT Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy XC

Other Specs of North Star El Sol

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsNorth Star Elite Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatNorth Star Embroidered Kevlar
Seat post extensionNorth Star Micro-adjust


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