Kona KU 1997 VS Trek ELITE 9.7 2011 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 |

Trek Elite 9.7
General InfosModel | Elite 9.7 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 2011 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Matte White and Smoke Carbon |
Sizes |
- 15.5 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 18.5 (inches) - 19.5 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.2 (inches) Bontrager XR3 Expert |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Elixir R |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Alloy M665 |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Bontrager SSR |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Carbon |
Frame type | Bonded and monocoque |
Handlebar construction | Bontrager Race Lite Flat |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Bontrager Race Lite |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cane Creek IS-3 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Not Available |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | BB90 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/32/42 Teeth Shimano SLX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX |
Rear gear set | 11 - 36 Teeth 10-speed |
Trek Elite 9.7 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano SLX |
Fork material | Single Crown Alloy |
Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Fox Alps |
Other Specs of Trek Elite 9.7
Component group sets | Shimano SLX |
Pedals details | Optional |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager Evoke 2 |
Seat post extension | 31.6 (millimeters) Diameter Bontrager Rhythm Elite |
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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 Trek Elite 9.7 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek Elite 9.7 Mountain bike here