Kona HOWLER 2006 VS Diamondback XTS 2005 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


Diamondback XTS 2005 comparison online with competitors

Diamondback XTS

General Infos
Model XTS
Manufacturer Diamondback
Year of production 2005
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Color choice -Putty
Sizes - 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.60 (inches) Kenda Kinetics DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Hayes HFX-9 Levers
Hayes HFX-9 Front and Hayes HFX-9 Hydraulic Disc Rear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Aluminum
Front: Aluminum 20 (millimeters)
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims Single Track
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsVectra Truss 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionTruVativ Hussefelt
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTruVativ Hussefelt
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless FSA

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z9000
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS
Crankset parts and sizesTruVativ Hussefelt
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Diamondback XTS Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano LX
Fork material Triple Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 170 (millimeters)
Marzocchi Drop-Off Triple

Other Specs of Diamondback XTS

Component group setsDownhill Mix
Pedals detailsDiamondback CNC
Rear shock absorber 6.2 (inches) and 7.2 (inches)
Manitou Metel RP
Saddle seatWTB Power V Comp
Seat post extensionTitec Knock Scoper


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