Kona KU 1997 VS Specialized S-WORKS CARBON HT 2006 specs comparison

Kona Ku
General InfosModel | 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 |

Specialized S-Works Carbon HT
General InfosModel | S-Works Carbon HT |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Not found |
Sizes |
- Not available |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Aramid Bead 26 X 2.00 (inches) S-Works Fast Trak Tubeless |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | 6 (inches) XT Rotor Brakes Shimano M-965 XTR Hydraulic Disc With Metallic Pads Shift and brake Levers Levers Shimano M-965 XTR |
Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic CrossMax Disc SL With Mavic QR |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic CrossMax Disc SL |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Straight Gauge Mavic Zicral |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | S-Works FACT |
Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
Handlebar construction | 31.8 (millimeters) OS Bar 5 Degree Backsweep 580 (millimeters) Width Specialized XC Carbon Flat |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | 31.8 (millimeters) OS Clamp CNC Alloy Thomson |
Headset size | Sealed Cartridge Bearing 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Alloy Cups |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-7701 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano XTR Hollowtech II |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22A and 32A and 44A Teeth Shimano M-960 XTR |
Gear shift levers | 9-speed Shift and brake Levers Shimano M-965 XTR |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth 9-speed |
Specialized S-Works Carbon HT Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | 34.9 (millimeters) Clamp Bottom Swing Dual Pull Shimano M-960 XTR |
Derailleur (Rear) | SGS Cage Standard Spring Shimano M-952 XTR |
Fork material | Single Crown Magnesium and aluminum |
Fork type | 90 (millimeters) Fox F90X |
Other Specs of Specialized S-Works Carbon HT
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Ti Rail Specialized Body Geometry Rival |
Seat post extension | 2-bolt Adjustable 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter 7000 Series Aluminum Set Back Head Thomson |
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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 Specialized S-Works Carbon HT manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized S-Works Carbon HT Mountain bike here