Marin APINE TRAIL 29ER 2008 VS Kona BIG UNIT 2009 specs comparison

Marin Apine Trail 29er 2008 comparison online with competitors

Marin Apine Trail 29er

General Infos
Model Apine Trail 29er
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 2008
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Color choice - Gloss Solar
-Matte Brushed Silver
Sizes - 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
Sizes - 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.10 (inches) WTB Prowler SL Sport
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Forged Alloy 3 Finger Levers
Hayes MX-4 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesAlloy Double Sealed Disc QR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Alex TD-20
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
WTB Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials6061 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionDouble Butted 6061 Alloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsMarin OS Alloy
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Ritchey LB

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruvativ Sealed Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
TruVativ X-Flow 3.0
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Apine Trail 29er Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Altus
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 3

Other Specs of Marin Apine Trail 29er

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsComposite
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport LE
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Alloy Micro Adjust


Kona Big Unit 2009 comparison online with competitors

Kona Big Unit

General Infos
Model Big Unit
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -Lime Green Metallic
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire29 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size29 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano M575 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano M575 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesFormula Disc
Rims manufacturerMavic TN 719
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga.
Sandvic Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Race Light Scandium Butted
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona XC and BC Deluxe Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona XC and BC Deluxe
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit DL

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainKMC Z610
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeRace Face X-Type
Crankset parts and sizes 32 Teeth
Race Face Atlas SS With Bashguard
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set 18 Teeth
1-speed

Kona Big Unit Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Fox 32 F29 RL

Other Specs of Kona Big Unit

Component group setsSingle Speed Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M520
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Rocket V Comp
Seat post extensionKona XC and BC Deluxe


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