Merlin TBA 1998 VS Kona JOE 2006 specs comparison
Merlin TBA
General Infos| Model | TBA |
| Manufacturer | Merlin |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Brushed |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 13 (inches) - 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1 3/8 (inches) Ritchey Tom Slick |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Ritchey Logic Levers Dia-Compe Bulldog Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Nexus |
| Rims manufacturer | 36-hole Mavic 121 SUP CD |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | G4 Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Rivendell |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Ritchey ForceLite |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Shimano Deore LX |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 1/8 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 115 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN71 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 42 Teeth Shimano Nexus |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Nexus |
| Rear gear set | 7-speed Internal |
Merlin TBA Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Box Crown Reynolds 531 |
| Fork type | Rivendell |
Other Specs of Merlin TBA
| Component group sets | Shimano Nexus |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Titanium Rails Selle San Marco Squadra HDP |
| Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter Ritchey Expert |
Kona Joe
General Infos| Model | Joe |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Dark Blue |
| Sizes |
- 18 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | Rear: 24 X 3.00 (inches) Kenda Cruiser Front: 24 X 2.30 (inches) Kenda Cruiser |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 24 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Levers Avid Disc FR-5 Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc Front: King Kong |
| Rims manufacturer | Alex DM-24 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona Butted Cromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona Cruiser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona Clump |
| Headset size | TH Big Nut |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | Truvativ ISIS |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth Truvativ Five D |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Joe Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore |
| Fork material | Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Kona Project Two |
Other Specs of Kona Joe
| Component group sets | Not Available |
| Pedals details | Kona Jackshit |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Selle Royale Drifter Suspension |
| Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Merlin provided us with the latest version of its TBA bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Merlin TBA Cruiser here
- Get your Kona Joe manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Joe Cruiser here