Kona ZING 2009 VS Merlin ROAD LONG 1997 specs comparison
Kona Zing
General Infos| Model | Zing |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Metallic Red |
| Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
| Sizes |
- 49cm (centimeters) - 53cm (centimeters) - 56cm (centimeters) - 59cm (centimeters) - 61cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Continental Ultra Sport |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano 105 STI Levers Tektro R-720 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Mavic Aksium |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic Aksium |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | Not Available |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | FSA RD-320S |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | FSA OS-190LX |
| Headset size | FSA Orbit C |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano 105 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | FSA Mega EXO |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 34/50 Teeth FSA Omega Compact |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano 105 STI |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 25 Teeth 10-speed |
Kona Zing Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano 105 |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Ultegra |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon |
| Fork type | Kona Carbon Race |
Other Specs of Kona Zing
| Component group sets | Shimano 105 |
| Pedals details | Not Available |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Italia FK |
| Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |
Merlin Road Long
General Infos| Model | Road Long |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 45 cm (centimeters) - 47 cm (centimeters) - 49 cm (centimeters) - 51 cm (centimeters) - 53 cm (centimeters) - 54 cm (centimeters) - 55 cm (centimeters) - 56 cm (centimeters) - 57 cm (centimeters) - 58 cm (centimeters) - 59 cm (centimeters) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 700 X 23c Michelin Hi-Lite Super Comp |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 700c Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Dura-Ace Levers Shimano Dura-Ace Dual Pivot Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic Reflex SUP |
| Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 3Al and 2.5V Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | TTT Forma SL |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | TTT Synthesis |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Shimano Dura-Ace |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-7700 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 109.5 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-7700 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 39/53 Teeth Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Dura-Ace STI Dual Control |
| Rear gear set | 12 - 26 Teeth 9-speed |
Merlin Road Long Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters) Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Fork material | Aero Crown Carbon Fiber Composite |
| Fork type | Wound Up |
Other Specs of Merlin Road Long
| Component group sets | Shimano Dura-Ace |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle San Marco Concor Lite |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Shimano Dura-Ace |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Kona provided us with the latest version of its Zing bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Kona Zing Road here
- Get your Merlin Road Long manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Merlin Road Long Road here