Kona HOWLER 2006 VS Mongoose VRS 5.0 1997 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


Mongoose VRS 5.0 1997 comparison online with competitors

Mongoose VRS 5.0

General Infos
Model VRS 5.0
Manufacturer Mongoose
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Polished
Sizes - Large
- medium
- small

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Hutchinson
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore XT Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionMongoose Pro Series
Handlebar extenderMongoose
Handlebar stem detailsMongoose TSS
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset AL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeNot Available
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
White Industries Expert
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Mongoose VRS 5.0 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano Deore XT
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT GS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy DH

Other Specs of Mongoose VRS 5.0

Component group setsShimano Deore XT
Pedals detailsMongoose Clipless
Rear shock absorber 3.0 (inches) Travel
Rock Shox Super Deluxe
Saddle seatSelle Italia Flite
Seat post extension 31.4 (millimeters) Diameter
Mongoose Ultralite


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