Kona KAPU 1997 VS Merlin CENTURY TRIPLE 2001 specs comparison
Kona Kapu
General Infos| Model | Kapu |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte green |
| Sizes |
- 49 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 49 cm (centimeters) - 52 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 60 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Tioga Proline |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Campagnolo Veloce Levers Campagnolo Veloce Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Campagnolo Veloce Cassette Front: Campagnolo Veloce |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic CXP 12 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Columbus Genius |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Velocity Fermata |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset ST-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Campagnolo Athena |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Campagnolo Veloce |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Campagnolo Veloce |
| Gear shift levers | Campagnolo Veloce Ergo |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 24 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Kapu Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and braze-on Campagnolo Veloce |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Campagnolo Veloce |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Kona Mudshark |
Other Specs of Kona Kapu
| Component group sets | Campagnolo Veloce |
| Pedals details | Campagnolo Veloce Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Turbo Lite |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Tahoma DP 127 |
Merlin Century Triple
General Infos| Model | Century Triple |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2001 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Signature Satin Finish |
| Sizes |
- 51cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 55cm (centimeters) - 57cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Hutchinson Carbon Comp |
| 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 | Shimano Ultegra |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Open Pro |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | MTS Size-specific 3AL and 2.5V Tubing |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Prima 199 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Cannondale HeadShok SI |
| Headset size | Cannondale Oversize Cannondale HeadShok SI |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG92 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-6500 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 30/42/52 Teeth Shimano Ultegra |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 9-speed |
Merlin Century Triple Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano Ultegra |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra GS |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | 0.6 (inches) Travel Silk Road Carbon |
Other Specs of Merlin Century Triple
| Component group sets | Shimano Ultegra Triple |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | 1.0 (inches) Travel Merlin Proprietary Pivotless Rear Suspension |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Concor Light |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter 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 Century Triple manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Century Triple Road here