Kona KING KAHUNA 1999 VS Sampson VAIL XTR 1998 specs comparison
Kona King Kahuna
General Infos| Model | King Kahuna |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 1999 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Buff and Kona Orange |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.90 (inches) Tioga Factory XC Slick Kevlar |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic X517 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 1.8 (millimeters) Front 2.0 (millimeters) Rear Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Sandvik 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Race Face SyStem |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SAS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-M952 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M952 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL Rear |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona King Kahuna Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano XTR Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 2.75 (inches) Travel Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 Super Fly |
Other Specs of Kona King Kahuna
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M747 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails SDG Comp Belair |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Sampson Vail XTR
General Infos| Model | Vail XTR |
| Manufacturer | Sampson |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson Python |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano XTR Levers Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano XTR |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 217 SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Sampson Tapered Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kalloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Sampson S Class |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG90 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-M950 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 Teeth Shimano XTR M950 |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano XTR RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | Optional Of Gearing 8-speed |
Sampson Vail XTR Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Shimano XTR |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR GS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Sampson Vail XTR
| Component group sets | Shimano XTR |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Bontrager With Titanium Rails |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its King Kahuna bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona King Kahuna Mountain bike here
- Get your Sampson Vail XTR manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Sampson Vail XTR Mountain bike here