North Star EL SOL 1997 VS K2 BRASS MONKEY 2001 specs comparison
North Star El Sol
General InfosModel | El Sol |
Manufacturer | North Star |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Teal |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) WTB VelociRaptor |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Deore XT Levers Shimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XT Front: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-butted Tange Prestige Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | North Star Pro Series |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | North Star |
Headset size | 1 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-UN72 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Shimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
North Star El Sol Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano XTR SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Judy XC |
Other Specs of North Star El Sol
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT |
Pedals details | North Star Elite Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | North Star Embroidered Kevlar |
Seat post extension | North Star Micro-adjust |

K2 Brass Monkey
General InfosModel | Brass Monkey |
Manufacturer | K2 |
Year of production | 2001 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Brassy Matte |
Sizes |
- Large - medium - small |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.25 (inches) Geax Blade |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Magura Clara Levers Magura Clara Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Aluminum Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Vuelta Excalibur Freeride |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14/14g Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 Aggro Hardtail |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Easton EA70 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Titec Big AL |
Headset size | Cane Creek AL |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) KMC Z9000 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Hollow Splined |
Crankset parts and sizes | Race Face Prodigy |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
K2 Brass Monkey Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Deore LX |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT |
Fork material | Triple-clamp |
Fork type | 4.0 (inches) Travel Noleen Mega Air |
Other Specs of K2 Brass Monkey
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Aluminum Platform |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Titec Vegas Custom Berserker |
Seat post extension | Titec Knock DH |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, North Star provided us with the latest version of its El Sol bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of North Star El Sol Mountain bike here
- Get your K2 Brass Monkey manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for K2 Brass Monkey Mountain bike here