Marin TEAM ISSUE 1997 VS Kona BLAST 2003 specs comparison

Marin Team Issue 1997 comparison online with competitors

Marin Team Issue

General Infos
Model Team Issue
Manufacturer Marin
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Matte lime
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)
Sizes - 15.5 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano XTR Levers
Shimano XTR V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano XTR
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 217 SUP
Spoke nipples typeAlloy Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
DT Competition Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Heat-treated
Tange Prestige Chromoly
Frame typeWelded
Handlebar constructionMarin Lite Aluminum
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsMarin Lite Aluminum
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Tech Alloy

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG90
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 112.5 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-M950
Crankset parts and sizes 24/34/46 Teeth
Shimano XTR M950-IG
Gear shift leversShimano XTR RapidFire SL
Rear gear set 11 - 30 Teeth
8-speed

Marin Team Issue Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)
Shimano XTR Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano XTR SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou SX Ti

Other Specs of Marin Team Issue

Component group setsShimano XTR
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M747 SPD Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatRitchey Vector
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Marin Lite Pro


Kona Blast 2003 comparison online with competitors

Kona Blast

General Infos
Model Blast
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Gray and Blue
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Tioga Factory
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro XC Levers
Tektro XC Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano QR
Front: Formula XC
Rims manufacturerStrong
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Control
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless VP Threadless

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG50
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeVP Cartridge
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
TruVativ Five-D
Gear shift leversShimano Deore
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Blast Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 80 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi EXR Comp

Other Specs of Kona Blast

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo Aluminum
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Comfort Comp
Seat post extensionKona Thumb


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