Kona KAPU 1999 VS Merlin SOLIS ULTEGRA 2004 specs comparison

Kona Kapu
General InfosModel | Kapu |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Martini Green |
Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 52cm (centimeters) - 54cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 58cm (centimeters) - 60cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Axial Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Ultegra |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic CXP 23 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Columbus Progetto Altec 2 |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Ritchey Logic |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-6500 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 38/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 11 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Kapu Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra GS |
Fork material | Unicrown Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
Fork type | Kona Carbon Mud Shark |
Other Specs of Kona Kapu
Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
Pedals details | Ritchey Logic Road |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Sphere |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kona O-Beam |

Merlin Solis Ultegra
General InfosModel | Solis Ultegra |
Manufacturer | Merlin |
Year of production | 2004 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Polished |
Sizes |
- Xlarge - small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Vittoria Rubino Pro |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Levers Shimano Ultegra Dual Pivot Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Ksyrium Equipe |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic Ksyrium Equipe |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | ITM Mantjs Super Over |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | ITM Mantjs Super Over |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG73 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano Ultegra |
Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
Rear gear set | 12 - 23 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Solis Ultegra Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Ultegra |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra SS |
Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite With Carbon Fiber Steerer |
Fork type | Reynolds Ouzo Pro |
Other Specs of Merlin Solis Ultegra
Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle Italia Flite Gel |
Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Kapu bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Kapu Road here
- Get your Merlin Solis Ultegra manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Solis Ultegra Road here