Kona MAKENA 2003 VS Merlin NEWSBOY 1998 specs comparison

Kona Makena 2003 comparison online with competitors

Kona Makena

General Infos
Model Makena
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Yellow
Sizes - 13 (inches)
Sizes - 13 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire20 X 1.50 (inches) Cheng Shin
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size20 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type APSE XC Linear Levers
APSE XC Linear Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesJoy Tech Nutted
Rims manufacturerStrong
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Control
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless VP Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z-50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeVP Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/42 Teeth
Dotek Aluminum
Gear shift leversShimano Revo Twist 6 Speed
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 and magnesium
Fork typeSuntour M-5000

Other Specs of Kona Makena

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsVictor VP Junior
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVelo Junior
Seat post extensionKona XC


Merlin Newsboy 1998 comparison online with competitors

Merlin Newsboy

General Infos
Model Newsboy
Manufacturer Merlin
Year of production 1998
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Color choice -Brushed
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (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 XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
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 materials3Al 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-HG90
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 Newsboy Fork System Data

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

Other Specs of Merlin Newsboy

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


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