North Star ESTRELLA 1997 VS Kona HOSS 2008 specs comparison

North Star Estrella

General Infos

Model	Estrella
Manufacturer	North Star
Year of production	1997
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Color choice	-Matte blue
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	Tektro RBP-375A Levers Tektro 876AG V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano STX-RC Front: North Star
Rims manufacturer	32-hole Araya GP-710
Spoke nipples type	Brass Nipples
Spoke wheel	2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Double-butted Heat-treated 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-Tech

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-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes	24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio
Gear shift levers	Grip Shift SRT-400i
Rear gear set	11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed

North Star Estrella Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano Alivio Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano STX
Fork material	Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium
Fork type	Rock Shox Indy C

Other Specs of North Star Estrella

Component group sets	Shimano Alivio
Pedals details	Chromoly Cage With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	North Star Competition
Seat post extension	North Star Micro-adjust

Kona Hoss

General Infos

Model	Hoss
Manufacturer	Kona
Year of production	2008
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Color choice	-Dark Blue
Sizes	- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire	26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor
Bike rear tire	Not Available
Bike wheel size	26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type	Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic Levers Hayes Stroker Trail With V6 Rotor Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes	Rear: Shimano M525 Disc Front: KK Disc
Rims manufacturer	Sun Black Eye
Spoke nipples type	Not Available
Spoke wheel	14ga. DT Swiss Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials	Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum
Frame type	TIG-welded
Handlebar construction	FSA XC-280B OS Riser
Handlebar extender	Optional
Handlebar stem details	FSA OS-190LX
Headset size	TH

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain	Shimano HG53-9
Bottom bracket shell width	Not Available
Bottom bracket type	RPM DH ISIS
Crankset parts and sizes	22/32/44 Teeth FSA Alpha Drive
Gear shift levers	Shimano Deore
Rear gear set	11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed

Kona Hoss Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)	Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)	Shimano XT Shadow
Fork material	Single Crown Steel
Fork type	100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2

Other Specs of Kona Hoss

Component group sets	Mountain Mix
Pedals details	Shimano PD-M505
Rear shock absorber	Not Available
Saddle seat	WTB Speed V Sport SE
Seat post extension	Kona Double Clamp