Novara PONDEROSA 1996 VS Kona COWAN 2009 specs comparison

Novara Ponderosa 1996 comparison online with competitors

Novara Ponderosa

General Infos
Model Ponderosa
Manufacturer Novara
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Dark blue
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
Sizes - 13 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire Rear: 26 X 1.95 (inches) Ritchey Climb Max
Front: 26 X 2.10 (inches) Ritchey Mad Max
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Tektro RBP-366A Levers
Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 221
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double Butted
Soon Lih Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Double-butted
Chromoly
Frame typeTIG-welded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionAlico Alloy
Handlebar extenderAlico Alloy
Handlebar stem detailsTahoma Sonne IV
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Kontak Aheadset SA-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC IG-31
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano STX-RC
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
7-speed

Novara Ponderosa Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull
Shimano STX-RC Top-swing
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano STX-RC
Fork material Triple-clamp Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeAnswer Manitou Mach 5 Comp XC

Other Specs of Novara Ponderosa

Component group setsShimano STX-RC
Pedals detailsFasten NWL-90K With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatVetta TT Tri-Shock
Seat post extension 27.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Tahoma DP 210


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Kona Cowan

General Infos
Model Cowan
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2009
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Color choice -White
Sizes - Small
- medium
- large

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.20 (inches) Maxxis Holy Roller
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano M575 Hydraulic Levers
Shimano M575 Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano M525 Disc
Front: Formula DH 20 (millimeters)
Rims manufacturerSun EQ 3.1SL
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga.
Sandvic Stainless

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsKona Clump DH 7005 Aluminum
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Cowan Signature
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Clump
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) FSA ZST-10

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chainShimano HG50
Bottom bracket shell width73 (millimeters)
Bottom bracket typeFSA Mega EXO
Crankset parts and sizes 36 Teeth
FSA Moto-X
Gear shift leversShimano Acera
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Kona Cowan Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Chain Retention Device
E.Thirteen STS
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork materialSingle
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2

Other Specs of Kona Cowan

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsKona Jackshit Primo
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatAlienation Recliner Pivotal
Seat post extensionAlienation Billy Club Pivotal


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