Kona LAVA DOME 2003 VS GT BACKWOODS 1999 specs comparison

Kona Lava Dome
General InfosModel | Lava Dome |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Mustard |
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 | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Terra Firma |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid AD 3 LeversAvid Single Digit 3 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: ShimanoFront: Formula XC |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic X139 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-buttedChromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kona Aluminum Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Kona Control |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless VP Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano FC-M440 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth9-speed |
Kona Lava Dome Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 80 (millimeters) TravelMarzocchi EXR Comp |
Other Specs of Kona Lava Dome
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Wellgo Aluminum |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | SDG Comp |
Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |

GT Backwoods
General InfosModel | Backwoods |
Manufacturer | GT |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Solar Grass-Horizon Purple |
Sizes | - 12.5 (inches)- 14.5 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (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-25 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano AlivioFront: GT Suspension Q and R |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeWeinmann Zac 19 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Butted7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Titec Enduro HF |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Azonic ORC |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano IG |
Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Alivio |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
GT Backwoods Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano AceraX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 3.0 (inches) TravelRock Shox Jett XC |
Other Specs of GT Backwoods
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin Body and steel Cage With Clips & Straps |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | SDG Comp |
Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Lava Dome bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Lava Dome 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