Kona TARO 2013 VS Trek MARLIN 5 2016 specs comparison

Kona Taro
General InfosModel | Taro |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 2013 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Matte Gray and Lime and Black |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Sizes | - Small - Medium - Large - Extra large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Maxxis Ardent 29x2.4/2.25 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Avid Elixir 1 |
Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
Rims manufacturer | Unavailable Wheelset |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | Not Available |
Handlebar construction | Kona XC and BC Riser |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Kona XC and BC |
Headset size | FSA No. 10 |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | FSA Platinum ISIS |
Crankset parts and sizes | FSA Step-Up 32t |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
Rear gear set | 1x9 Speeds |
Kona Taro Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Unavailable Front Derailleur |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
Fork material | Not Available |
Fork type | RockShox Sektor 120 (millimeters) |
Other Specs of Kona Taro
Component group sets | Not Available |
Pedals details | Kona JackShit |
Rear shock absorber | Unavailable Rear Shock |
Saddle seat | WTB Volt Comp |
Seat post extension | Kona Thumb OB |

Trek Marlin 5
General InfosModel | Marlin 5 |
Manufacturer | Trek |
Year of production | 2016 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Matte Viper Red-Matte Dnister Black and Rhymes with Orange and Red |
Sizes | - 13.5 (inches)- 15.5 (inches)- 17.5 (inches)- 18.5 (inches)- 19.5 (inches)- 21.5 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 29x2.00 (inches) Rear 29x2.20 (inches) FrontBontrager XR2 |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 27.5/29 |
Brakeset type | HL 280 Mechanical Disc |
Hubs for disc brakes | Bontrager Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Bontrager AT 550 Disc |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Aluminum |
Frame type | G2 Geometry On 29ers Rack & Fender MountsAlpha Silver Aluminum With Semi-integrated Head Tube |
Handlebar construction | 15 (millimeters) Rise 25.4 (millimeters)Bontrager Alloy |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | 15 Degree 25.4 (millimeters)Bontrager Alloy |
Headset size | Semi-cartridge Bearings Semi-integrated1-1/8 (inches) Threadless |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | KMC Z7 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 42/34/24Shimano M131 |
Gear shift levers | 7 SpeedShimano Altus EF51 |
Rear gear set | 12-32 7 SpeedShimano HG20 |
Trek Marlin 5 Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Tourney |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Tourney TX35 |
Fork material | Suspension |
Fork type | 75 (millimeters) Travel Coil Spring PreloadSR Suntour M-3030 |
Other Specs of Trek Marlin 5
Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
Pedals details | Not Available |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Bontrager Evoke 1 |
Seat post extension | 12 (millimeters) Offset 2-bolt Head 27.2 (millimeters)Bontrager SSR |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Taro bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Taro Mountain bike here
- Get your Trek Marlin 5 manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Trek Marlin 5 Mountain bike here