Kona HOT 1995 VS Merlin XLM XT 2004 specs comparison

Kona Hot 1995 comparison online with competitors

Kona Hot

General Infos
Model Hot
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 1995
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Color choice -Custom
Sizes - Custom (inches)
- 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
Sizes - Custom (inches)
- 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 The Cleaner Kevlar
Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona Mr. Dirt Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Kona Race Light High Co (millimeters)and Levers
Shimano Deore XT M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT With Suspension Front Axle
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 237-S
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Sapim Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsTange Prestige Concept and Ultimate
Frame typeTIG-welded Steel
Handlebar constructionBontrager Titec 150g
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Race Light Velocity
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Kona Race Light Impact

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-M55
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 24/32/42 Teeth
Sugino Mighty 900 Compact
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Kona Hot Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Compact Drive
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeMarzocchi XC-600

Other Specs of Kona Hot

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M535 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatKona Race Light Equilibrium
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Kona Race Light O-Beam


Merlin XLM XT 2004 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM XT

General Infos
Model XLM XT
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Polished
Sizes - 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT M755 Hydraulic Front and Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Rear Levers
Shimano Deore XT M755 Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesMavic Crossmax Enduro
Rims manufacturerMavic Crossmax Enduro
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Mavic Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA-70
Handlebar extenderNot Available
Handlebar stem detailsThomson Elite
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG93
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano Deore XT
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/44 Teeth
Shimano Deore XT
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire
Rear gear set 12 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Merlin XLM XT Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Float F80 RLT

Other Specs of Merlin XLM XT

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsNot Available
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Nitrox Gel
Seat post extensionThomson Elite


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