Schwinn MESA DS 2002 VS Kona HOWLER 2006 specs comparison

Schwinn Mesa DS
General InfosModel | Mesa DS |
Manufacturer | Schwinn |
Year of production | 2002 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Red and Black |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Sizes |
- 15 (inches) - 17 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 21 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC Mythos XC |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Aluminum Levers Tektro Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Formula Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Alex Aluminum |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 6061 T6 Aluminum With Replaceable Derailleur Hanger |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Schwinn Mesa |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Schwinn Ride Tuned |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Tien Hsin |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Not Available |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/32/42 Teeth TruVativ X-Forge |
Gear shift levers | Shimano EF-33-8 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth 8-speed |
Schwinn Mesa DS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano FD-M330 |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Alivio |
Fork material | Single Triple-clamp Crown Aluminum |
Fork type | 3.15 (inches) Travel Rock Shox Judy TT |
Other Specs of Schwinn Mesa DS
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin Body Steel Cage |
Rear shock absorber | 3.15 (inches) Travel DNM MM-22 |
Saddle seat | Schwinn MTB Comfort Padded |
Seat post extension | Aluminum Micro-adjust |

Kona Howler
General InfosModel | Howler |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 2006 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice |
-Red |
Sizes |
- S (15) (inches) - M (15.5) (inches) - L (inches) - XL (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 2.35 (inches) Maxxis Minion DH |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC V7 Levers Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC V7 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc Front: KK Disc |
Rims manufacturer | Sun SingleTrack SL-1 |
Spoke nipples type | Not Available |
Spoke wheel | 14ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Kona Clump 7005 4 (inches) Travel |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Truvativ Hussefelt Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Truvativ Hussefelt |
Headset size | FSA |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | Shimano CN-HG53 |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | TruVativ Howitzer |
Crankset parts and sizes | 36 Teeth Truvativ Hussefelt-Howitzer |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore |
Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Howler Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Cowan and Jackshit Chainguide |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX |
Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | Marzocchi Drop-Off 4 |
Other Specs of Kona Howler
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Kona Jackshit |
Rear shock absorber | 4 (inches) Travel Fox Vanilla R |
Saddle seat | WTB Laser V Race |
Seat post extension | Truvativ XR Double Clamp |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Schwinn provided us with the latest version of its Mesa DS bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Schwinn Mesa DS Mountain bike here
- Get your Kona Howler manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Howler Mountain bike here