Roland BIG BEND 1997 VS Kona BLAST 2006 specs comparison
Roland Big Bend
General Infos| Model | Big Bend |
| Manufacturer | Roland |
| Year of production | 1997 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte blue |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Tioga Psycho |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Tektro Levers Shimano STX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano RM-40 Front: Roland |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole North Star Comp |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Roland Competition |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Roland Competition |
| Headset size | 1 (inches) Roland |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 Teeth Shimano Alivio |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400i |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Roland Big Bend Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano STX Top-swing |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy C |
Other Specs of Roland Big Bend
| Component group sets | Shimano STX |
| Pedals details | Resin With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | MTB |
| Seat post extension | Roland Micro-adjust |
Kona Blast
General Infos| Model | Blast |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2006 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Gray |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) Nokian NBT |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid Disc FR-5 Levers Hayes MX-2 Mechnical Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc Front: KK Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | ALEX Ace-18 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted Aluminum |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona Control |
| Headset size | Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-IG31 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ LE |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Truvativ FiveD |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Alivio |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 8-speed |
Kona Blast Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Acera-X |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Acera-X |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MZ-3 |
Other Specs of Kona Blast
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-926 With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Speed V Sport SE |
| Seat post extension | Kona Thumb |
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Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Roland provided us with the latest version of its Big Bend bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Roland Big Bend Mountain bike here
- Get your Kona Blast manual book version yo know further about this bike
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