Kona U HU 1997 VS GT MARATHON 9R 2008 specs comparison

Kona U hu 1997 comparison online with competitors

Kona U hu

General Infos
Model U hu
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Ball burnished
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona Sniff
Front: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona Scratch
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-1.9 Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore XT
Front: Javva The Hub
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221N
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
DT Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston Elite
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAzonic World Force
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset STC

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG51
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversShimano Deore XT RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Kona U hu Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Magnesium
Fork typeMarzocchi Bomber Z-2

Other Specs of Kona U hu

Component group setsShimano Deore XT and LX
Pedals detailsWellgo WPD-700
Rear shock absorber 3.5 (inches) Travel
Fox Alps-5
Saddle seatSelle Italia Expedia
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Tahoma DP 310


GT Marathon 9R 2008 comparison online with competitors

GT Marathon 9R

General Infos
Model Marathon 9R
Manufacturer GT
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Dark Red
Sizes - Medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 (inches) WTB Prowler
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano LX Levers
Shimano LX Hydraulic Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano LX
Rims manufacturerWTB Speed Disc 29 (inches)
Spoke nipples typeDT Brass
Spoke wheel 15/14ga. Butted
DT Swiss

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsGT I-Drive 4 6061 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionEaston EA50 Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsEaston EA50
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) IS-3E

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG73-9
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano Hollowtech II
Crankset parts and sizesShimano LX Hollowtech II
Gear shift leversShimano LX Rapid Fire
Rear gear set 11 - 34 Teeth
9-speed

GT Marathon 9R Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano LX
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Reba SL 29er

Other Specs of GT Marathon 9R

Component group setsShimano Mix
Pedals detailsCrank Brothers Candy C
Rear shock absorber 4 (inches) Travel
RockShox Monarch 3.1
Saddle seatWTB Pure V Race
Seat post extensionEaston EA50


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