Kona HOWLER 2006 VS GT FORCE CARBON SPORT 2011 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


GT Force Carbon Sport 2011 comparison online with competitors

GT Force Carbon Sport

General Infos
Model Force Carbon Sport
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2011
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Color choice -Bright green
Sizes - Extra small
- Small
- Medium
- Large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.4 (inches) Maxxis Advantage
Front: 26 X 2.4' Maxxis Advantage
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Formula RX Levers
Formula RX Disc With 180 (millimeters) Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAll Terra Alloy Sealed
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
DT Swiss E540
Spoke nipples typeBrass
Spoke wheel 1.8/1.6
DT Swiss Competition Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsForce Optimized
Frame typeNot Available
Handlebar constructionCrankBrothers Cobalt 2 Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros AM
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA No. 16

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainHG74
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeSram XR GXP
Crankset parts and sizes 39/26t Teeth
SRAM S1400
Gear shift leversSRAM X.7
Rear gear set 11 - 36 Teeth
10-speed

GT Force Carbon Sport Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)SRAM X.7
Derailleur (Rear)SRAM X.9
Fork materialNot Available
Fork type 150 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Sektor Turn Key Slo Air

Other Specs of GT Force Carbon Sport

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsCrank Bros Candy
Rear shock absorber 150 (millimeters) Travel
Fox Racing Shox Float RL
Saddle seatWTB Silverado Race SL
Seat post extensionX-Fusion Hilo


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