Kona KULA 1996 VS GT BACKWOODS 1998 specs comparison
Kona Kula
General InfosModel | Kula |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 1996 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - satin-Gold |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kona ScratchFront: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kona Sniff |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Magura Hydrostop LeversMagura Hydraulic HS11 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 217 SUP |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedDT Competition Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton ProGram Elite Double-butted |
Frame type | Welded Aluminum |
Handlebar construction | AluminumEaston |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kona Race Light Velocity |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Kona Race Light Impact |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG70 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 119 (millimeters) SpindleCurve ZVL |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethCurve OM |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-800 X-Ray |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Kona Kula Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of Kona Kula
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-96A |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Expedia |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterKona O-Beam |

GT Backwoods
General InfosModel | Backwoods |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - black-Billet |
Sizes | - 12.5 (inches)- 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid AD-1.0 L LeversAvid 1D-20 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano AlivioFront: Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic X138 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted7000 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kore Lite |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG31 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/46 TeethSR and Suntour XR30 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire Plus |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth7-speed |
GT Backwoods Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Alivio Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy S |
Other Specs of GT Backwoods
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Hollow Chromoly RailsWTB SST |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Kula bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Kula Mountain bike here
- Get your GT Backwoods manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for GT Backwoods Mountain bike here