Ross MT. OLYMPUS 1998 VS Kona EXPLOSIF 1997 specs comparison

Ross Mt. Olympus
General InfosModel | Mt. Olympus |
Manufacturer | Ross |
Year of production | 1998 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - liquid blue-Chestnut |
Sizes | - 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Sizes | - 18 (inches)- 20 (inches)- 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Shimano Alivio ST EF-28 LeversChang Star Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and RAluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeVuelta VXC 2.2 Double Wall |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Oversized7005 Aluminum |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Steel |
Handlebar extender | Not Available |
Handlebar stem details | Steel |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Steel |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-UG50 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/36/48 TeethAluminum |
Gear shift levers | Shimano AceraX EZ Fire |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Ross Mt. Olympus Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pullShimano Tourney TY-32 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum |
Fork type | U.B.I |
Other Specs of Ross Mt. Olympus
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin Body and steel Cage |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Master Dual Density |
Seat post extension | Aluminum |

Kona Explosif
General InfosModel | Explosif |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | -Matte mustard |
Sizes | - 14 (inches)- 16 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 18 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 20 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | Rear: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona SniffFront: 26 X 2.00 (inches) Kona Scratch |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Avid SD-2.0 LeversShimano Deore XT V-Brake Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano Deore XTFront: Javva The Hub |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 220S |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Columbus Max |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Kona Slim 165 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset ALC |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG71 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethSugino Mighty 900 |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore XT RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth8-speed |
Kona Explosif Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters)Shimano Deore XT Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Kona Explosif
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
Pedals details | Wellgo WPD-700 |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Expedia |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterTahoma DP 310 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Ross provided us with the latest version of its Mt. Olympus bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Ross Mt. Olympus Mountain bike here
- Get your Kona Explosif manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Explosif Mountain bike here