Kona MAKENA 2003 VS Merlin XLM XT 2004 specs comparison
Kona Makena
General Infos| Model | Makena |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2003 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Yellow |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 20 X 1.50 (inches) Cheng Shin |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 20 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | APSE XC Linear Levers APSE XC Linear Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Joy Tech Nutted |
| Rims manufacturer | Strong |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Double-butted 7005 Aluminum |
| 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) KMC Z-50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | VP Cartridge |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Dotek Aluminum |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 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 type | Suntour M-5000 |
Other Specs of Kona Makena
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Victor VP Junior |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Velo Junior |
| Seat post extension | Kona XC |
Merlin XLM XT
General Infos| Model | XLM XT |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 2004 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Polished |
| Sizes |
- 13.5 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17.5 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21.5 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Kenda Karma |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT M755 Hydraulic Front and Shimano Ultegra STI Dual Control Rear Levers Shimano Deore XT M755 Hydraulic Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Crossmax Enduro |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Crossmax Enduro |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Mavic Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Easton EA-70 |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Thomson Elite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Integrated Cane Creek |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG93 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 118.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano Deore XT |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin XLM XT Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox Float F80 RLT |
Other Specs of Merlin XLM XT
| Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia Nitrox Gel |
| Seat post extension | Thomson Elite |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Makena bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Makena Mountain bike here
- Get your Merlin XLM XT manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin XLM XT Mountain bike here