Norco JAVA 1997 VS Kona BLAST 2008 specs comparison

Norco Java 1997 comparison online with competitors

Norco Java

General Infos
Model Java
Manufacturer Norco
Year of production 1997
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Color choice -Silver
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18.5 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Panaracer Duster II Kevlar
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid SD-2.0 Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano Deore LX
Front: Shimano Deore LX Suspension
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsEaston Elan 3
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionAxiom
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsAxiom Pro
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Sachs SC-40
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Sugino Impel 350
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Norco Java Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano Deore LX Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore XT SGS
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeMarzocchi Bomber Z-3

Other Specs of Norco Java

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsAxiom VP 103 Clipless
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSelle Italia Future
Seat post extension 26.8 (millimeters) Diameter
Axiom Pro


Kona Blast 2008 comparison online with competitors

Kona Blast

General Infos
Model Blast
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2008
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Color choice -Green
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 16 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)
- 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-5 Front and Avid FR- 5 Rear Levers
Hayes MX-4 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M475 Disc
Front: KK Disc
Rims manufacturerAlex ACE-18
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona All Mountain Butted Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Control
Headset sizeTH

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG40
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeFSA Powerdrive
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
FSA Alpha Drive Exo
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Kona Blast Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Acera
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
RockShox Dart 2 With Turnkey

Other Specs of Kona Blast

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-A9
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatWTB Speed V Sport SE
Seat post extensionKona Thumb


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