Sampson VAIL XCS 1998 VS Kona BIG UNIT 2009 specs comparison
Sampson Vail XCS
General Infos| Model | Vail XCS |
| Manufacturer | Sampson |
| Year of production | 1998 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Satin |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
| Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson Chameleon |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano Deore LX Levers Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore XT |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Mavic 238 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted Wheelsmith Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Sampson Tapered Titanium |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kalloy |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Sampson S Class |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 107 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-UN52 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth Sampson S Class |
| Gear shift levers | Sachs Wavey |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 8-speed |
Sampson Vail XCS Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 35.0 (millimeters) Sachs Neos |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Sachs Quarz |
| Fork material | Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
| Fork type | Rock Shox Indy SL |
Other Specs of Sampson Vail XCS
| Component group sets | Sachs Neos |
| Pedals details | Optional |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | Chromoly Rails Selle Bassano Vuelta |
| Seat post extension | 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter Kalloy Uno |
Kona Big Unit
General Infos| Model | Big Unit |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2009 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Lime Green Metallic |
| Sizes |
- 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 22 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 29 X 2.10 (inches) Maxxis Ignitor |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 29 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Shimano M575 Hydraulic Levers Shimano M575 Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Formula Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | Mavic TN 719 |
| Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
| Spoke wheel | 15ga. Sandvic Stainless |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Kona Race Light Scandium Butted |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona XC and BC Deluxe Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Optional |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona XC and BC Deluxe |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) FSA Orbit DL |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | KMC Z610 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 73 (millimeters) |
| Bottom bracket type | Race Face X-Type |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 32 Teeth Race Face Atlas SS With Bashguard |
| Gear shift levers | Not Available |
| Rear gear set | 18 Teeth 1-speed |
Kona Big Unit Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Not Available |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Not Available |
| Fork material | Single |
| Fork type | 80 (millimeters) Travel Fox 32 F29 RL |
Other Specs of Kona Big Unit
| Component group sets | Single Speed Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M520 |
| Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
| Saddle seat | WTB Rocket V Comp |
| Seat post extension | Kona XC and BC Deluxe |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Sampson provided us with the latest version of its Vail XCS bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Sampson Vail XCS Mountain bike here
- Get your Kona Big Unit manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Big Unit Mountain bike here