Kona HOWLER 2006 VS GT FORCE 3.0 2008 specs comparison
Kona Howler
General Infos| Model | Howler |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| 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 tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis Minion DH |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (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 manufacturer | Sun SingleTrack SL-1 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona Clump 7005 4 (inches) Travel |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Truvativ Hussefelt Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Truvativ Hussefelt |
| Headset size | FSA |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Howitzer |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth Truvativ Hussefelt-Howitzer |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Marzocchi Drop-Off 4 |
Other Specs of Kona Howler
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Kona Jackshit |
| Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla R |
| Saddle seat | WTB Laser V Race |
| Seat post extension | Truvativ XR Double Clamp |
GT Force 3.0
General Infos| Model | Force 3.0 |
| Manufacturer | GT |
| Year of production | 2008 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Silver |
| Sizes |
- Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 (inches) Kenda Nevagal |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Levers Tektro Auriga Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | WTB Speed Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | GT 6061 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded and Monocoque |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey Rizer |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey OS |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit X |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG-73 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
GT Force 3.0 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 110 - 140 (millimeters) Adjustable Travel Marzocchi XC 600 ATA2 |
Other Specs of GT Force 3.0
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Acid |
| Rear shock absorber | 6 (inches) Travel Fox Float |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
| Seat post extension | Ritchey Comp |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Howler bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Howler Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Force 3.0 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Force 3.0 Mountain bike here