Kona KU 1997 VS Rocky Mountain VERTEX 50 2009 specs comparison
Kona Ku
General Infos| Model | Ku |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Custom |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona Sniff Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona Scratch |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge DT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Easton Elite |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Curve 2014 |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset STC |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG70 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Cook Bros. E |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Ku Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 |
Other Specs of Kona Ku
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD Clipless |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Expedia |
| Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter Joe Murray O-Beam |
Rocky Mountain Vertex 50
General Infos| Model | Vertex 50 |
| Manufacturer | Rocky Mountain |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-White and Carbon |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16.5 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 (inches) Hutchinson Toro |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Formula Oro K24 Hydraulic Levers Formula ORO K24 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic CrossRide Disc |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Bladed Mavic CrossRide |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | RMB FORM 7005 Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA50 Lo Rise |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Easton EA50 31.8 |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA TH-848 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano HG53-9 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face Evolve XC X-Type |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Race Face Evolve XC X-Type |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XT Shadow |
| Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F100RL |
Other Specs of Rocky Mountain Vertex 50
| Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
| Pedals details | Crank Brothers Smarty |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Silverado Race SL |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Easton EA50 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Ku bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Ku Mountain bike here
- Get your Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Rocky Mountain Vertex 50 Mountain bike here