Kona HOWLER 2006 VS Norco XCS-2 1999 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


Norco XCS-2 1999 comparison online with competitors

Norco XCS-2

General Infos
Model XCS-2
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 1999
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Color choice -Red and Silver
Sizes - Medium/large
- small/medium

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Panaracer Fire XC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 L Levers
Avid 1D-10 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano STX-RC
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims ZJ-18
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAxiom Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsJD Comp JD-349
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech SBN

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift Quarz
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Norco XCS-2 Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 2.75 (inches) Travel
Marzocchi Bomber Z-5

Other Specs of Norco XCS-2

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsVictor VP-135
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Vanilla
Saddle seatSelle Italia XO
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
JD Components 495


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