Nishiki BACKROADS 1997 VS Kona UNIT 2004 specs comparison

Nishiki Backroads 1997 comparison online with competitors

Nishiki Backroads

General Infos
Model Backroads
Manufacturer Nishiki
Year of production 1997
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Color choice - orange khrome
-Black mica
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda K-867 Anvil
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Kenda K-857 Ha (millimeters)er
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe SS-8 Levers
Shimano Alivio M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano RM-40
Rims manufacturer 36-hole
Vuelta VMC 1.2
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAluminum
Handlebar extenderAluminum
Handlebar stem detailsChromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Steel

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-71S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 250
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Nishiki Backroads Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeNishiki

Other Specs of Nishiki Backroads

Component group setsShimano STX-RC and Alivio
Pedals detailsResin
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSella Stratos Hyper Expert
Seat post extension 27.2 (millimeters) Diameter
Aluminum Micro-adjust


Kona Unit 2004 comparison online with competitors

Kona Unit

General Infos
Model Unit
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Gray and Black
Sizes - 16 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.90 (inches) Tioga Red Phoenix
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid Single Digit 5 Levers
Avid Single Digit 5 Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Kona Single Speed Disc
Front: Shimano HB-M475 Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Sun Rims Mach 4
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsTrue Temper OX Platinum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKoski Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKoski Strong Hold XC
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC Z610HX
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeRace Face ISIS SRX
Crankset parts and sizes 34 Teeth
Race Face Ride
Gear shift leversNot Available
Rear gear set 17 Teeth
1-speed

Kona Unit Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Not Available
Derailleur (Rear)Not Available
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Chromoly
Fork typeKona Project 2 Disc

Other Specs of Kona Unit

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG-Kona Satellite
Seat post extensionKoski Stronghold


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