Sampson VAIL XCS 1998 VS Kona STUFF 2003 specs comparison

Sampson Vail XCS 1998 comparison online with competitors

Sampson Vail XCS

General Infos
Model Vail XCS
Manufacturer Sampson
Year of production 1998
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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 tire26 X 1.95 (inches) Hutchinson Chameleon
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Shimano Deore LX Levers
Shimano Deore LX V-Brake Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesShimano Deore XT
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 2.0 (millimeters) Double-butted
Wheelsmith Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materialsSampson Tapered Titanium
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKalloy
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsSampson S Class
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset Kontak AL-2

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG50
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 107 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-UN52
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/44 Teeth
Sampson S Class
Gear shift leversSachs 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 typeRock Shox Indy SL

Other Specs of Sampson Vail XCS

Component group setsSachs Neos
Pedals detailsOptional
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Selle Bassano Vuelta
Seat post extension 30.0 (millimeters) Diameter
Kalloy Uno


Kona Stuff 2003 comparison online with competitors

Kona Stuff

General Infos
Model Stuff
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2003
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Color choice -Flat Green
Sizes - 14 (inches)
- 15 (inches)
- 15.5 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 17.5 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Factory DH
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid AD3 Levers Levers
Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M475
Front: Shimano HB-M475
Rims manufacturerSun Rims Ditch Witch
Spoke nipples typeNot Available
Spoke wheel 14ga. Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona DH Aluminum
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKona Clump
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset SX-1

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-IG31
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeTruVativ ISIS Drive Hussefelt
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32 Teeth
TruVativ Hussefelt
Gear shift leversShimano Alivio
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
8-speed

Kona Stuff Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front)Shimano Alivio
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Alivio
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi EXR

Other Specs of Kona Stuff

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsKona JackShit
Rear shock absorberNot Available
Saddle seatSDG Gordo
Seat post extensionKona Thumb


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