Kona MAKENA 2006 VS Merlin XLM 1998 specs comparison

Kona Makena 2006 comparison online with competitors

Kona Makena

General Infos
Model Makena
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2006
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Color choice -Red
Sizes - 11 (inches)
Sizes - 11 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.95 (inches) CST C-1212
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro JL510RS Levers
Tektro J310 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesJoytech
Rims manufacturerAlex Z-1000
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona 7005 Aluminum Butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Control
Headset sizeVP

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeChin Haur CH-32
Crankset parts and sizes 40 Teeth
ProWheel 116
Gear shift leversShimano Revo
Rear gear set 14 - 28 Teeth
6-speed

Kona Makena Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Tourney
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum
Fork type 30 (millimeters) Travel
Suntour M-2000N

Other Specs of Kona Makena

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsVP-260N
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo JR
Seat post extensionMSP


Merlin XLM 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin XLM

General Infos
Model XLM
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 12 (inches)
- 13.5 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 16.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
3Al and 2.5V Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionSyncros Hardcore
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSyncros Hardcore
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Chris King NoThreadSet

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
8-speed

Merlin XLM Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork typeRock Shox Judy SL

Other Specs of Merlin XLM

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatBontrager With Titanium Rails
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Syncros Pro Series Aluminum


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