North Star EL SOL 1997 VS K2 ZED SPORT 2003 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 LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Shimano Deore XT Suspension |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Alloy Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double ButtedStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Double-buttedTange 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 TeethShimano Deore XT |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-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 CrownMagnesium |
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 Zed Sport
General InfosModel | Zed Sport |
Manufacturer | K2 |
Year of production | 2003 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Green and Red-Blue and Black |
Sizes | - Large - medium - small - way big |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Multi-terrain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Alloy LeversTektro Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and RFormula Aluminum Disc |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAlex Y-2000 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | 30 (millimeters) RiseSteel |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Aluminum Threadless |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Ritchey |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)KMC Z51 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 28/38/48 TeethSuntour XCC-100 |
Gear shift levers | SRAM MRX |
Rear gear set | 13 - 34 Teeth7-speed |
K2 Zed Sport Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Clamp-onShimano Tourney |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Altus |
Fork material | Single CrownAluminum |
Fork type | 63 (millimeters) TravelNoleen Sport FS |
Other Specs of K2 Zed Sport
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | WTB SST X2 |
Seat post extension | 27.2 (millimeters) DiameterAluminum Micro-adjust |
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 Zed Sport manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for K2 Zed Sport Mountain bike here