Kona U HU 1998 VS Specialized SAFIRE ELITE 2009 specs comparison

Kona U Hu
General InfosModel | U Hu |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Palmer Green |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: Kona BreakFront: Kona Enter |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | Not Available |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-1.9 L LeversAvid 1D-20 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore LXFront: Javva The Hub |
Rims manufacturer | Mavic X221 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Easton Elite |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kona DH |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/34/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Kona U Hu Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pullShimano Deore LX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 BAM |
Other Specs of Kona U Hu
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Ritchey Logic |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | SDG Ventura Kevlar |
Seat post extension | Kona Race Lite |

Specialized Safire Elite
General InfosModel | Safire Elite |
Manufacturer | Specialized |
Year of production | 2009 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Test Color-Satin Bronze and Black |
Sizes | - Small - medium - large |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Specialized S-Works The CaptainFront: 26 X 2.20 (inches) Specialized S-Works The Captain Control |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid Elixir R SL LeversAvid Elixir R SL With 160 (millimeters) Rotor Front and Avid Elixir R SL With 160 Or 140 (millimeters) Rotor Rear Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano M525 SL DiscFront: Specialized Hi Lo Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 28-hole and 32-holeDT Swiss X420SL |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy |
Spoke wheel | 15ga. DT Swiss Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Specialized M5 ORE Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Specialized XC Low Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Specialized Adjustable |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Cartridge |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | SRAM PC-971 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano FC-M542 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 TeethShimano FC-M542 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano SLX RapidFire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 34 Teeth9-speed |
Specialized Safire Elite Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | DMDShimano SLX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR Shadow |
Fork material | Single CrownMagnesium and aluminum |
Fork type | 100 - 140 (millimeters) Adjustable TravelFox Talas RL With Talas 3 |
Other Specs of Specialized Safire Elite
Component group sets | Shimano Mix |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
Rear shock absorber | 120 (millimeters) TravelFox Triad |
Saddle seat | Specialized BG Ariel Women's |
Seat post extension | 30.9 (millimeters) Diameter2014 Butted Alloy |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its U Hu bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona U Hu Mountain bike here
- Get your Specialized Safire Elite manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Specialized Safire Elite Mountain bike here