Kona HOWLER 2006 VS Balance FS-450 - PROFORX 1995 specs comparison

Kona Howler 2006 comparison online with competitors

Kona Howler

General Infos
Model Howler
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Red
Sizes - S (15) (inches)
- M (15.5) (inches)
- L (inches)
- XL (inches)
Sizes - S (15) (inches)
- M (15.5) (inches)
- L (inches)
- XL (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis Minion DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC V7 Levers
Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC V7 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc
Front: KK Disc
Rims manufacturerSun SingleTrack SL-1
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Clump 7005 4 (inches) Travel
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruvativ Hussefelt Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTruvativ Hussefelt
Headset sizeFSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ Howitzer
Crankset parts and sizes 36 Teeth
Truvativ Hussefelt-Howitzer
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Howler Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Cowan and Jackshit Chainguide
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeMarzocchi Drop-Off 4

Other Specs of Kona Howler

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsKona Jackshit
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) Travel
Fox Vanilla R
Saddle seatWTB Laser V Race
Seat post extensionTruvativ XR Double Clamp


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Balance FS-450 - ProForx

General Infos
Model FS-450 - ProForx
Manufacturer Balance
Year of production 1995
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Color choice -Polish and plum mirror fade
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho II
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7 Levers
Dia-Compe Versa C5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesSovos Cassette Q and R
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Araya TM-18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Alcoa 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionKalloy AL002
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsBalance R.I.D. Forged Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Balance FS-450 - ProForx Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeProForx

Other Specs of Balance FS-450 - ProForx

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-85M With Toe Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo VL-195
Seat post extension 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy SP-263


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