Schwinn MESA GS 1999 VS Kona CALDERA 1997 specs comparison

Schwinn Mesa GS
General InfosModel | Mesa GS |
Manufacturer | Schwinn |
Year of production | 1999 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - Kandy Red and Black-Kandy Blue and Yellow |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Sizes | - 13 (inches)- 15 (inches)- 17 (inches)- 19 (inches)- 21 (inches)- 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
Bike front tire | 26 X 1.95 (inches) Multi-terrain |
Bike rear tire | Not Available |
Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
Brakeset type | Tektro Linear-pull LeversTektro 824A Linear-pull Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Q and R Rear: Shimano RM40Front: Formula Aluminum |
Rims manufacturer | 36-holeAlloy |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeStainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Schwinn Mesa Riser |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Alloy Ahead |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tioga TG |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) |
Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
Bottom bracket type | Shimano Cartridge |
Crankset parts and sizes | 24/34/42 TeethShimano Altus |
Gear shift levers | Grip Shift MRX-170 |
Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth7-speed |
Schwinn Mesa GS Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Shimano Altus |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano AceraX |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownAluminum and magnesium |
Fork type | 2.5 (inches) TravelRST 261 |
Other Specs of Schwinn Mesa GS
Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
Pedals details | Resin |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Schwinn Comfort Padded |
Seat post extension | Kalloy Aluminum |

Kona Caldera
General InfosModel | Caldera |
Manufacturer | Kona |
Year of production | 1997 |
Current price | Check price Here ==> |
Color choice | - molotov red-Dark blue |
Sizes | - 16 (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-1.9 LeversAvid SD-2.0 Brakes |
Hubs for disc brakes | Shimano Deore LX |
Rims manufacturer | 32-holeMavic 221 |
Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight GaugeDT Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
Frame materials | Chromoly |
Frame type | TIG-welded |
Handlebar construction | Curve 2014 |
Handlebar extender | Optional |
Handlebar stem details | Tahoma Sonne IV |
Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Dia-Compe Aheadset STC |
Gearing Specifications
Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)Shimano CN-IG70 |
Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) SpindleShimano BB-UN52 |
Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 TeethShimano Deore LX |
Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore LX RapidFire SL |
Rear gear set | 11 - 30 Teeth8-speed |
Kona Caldera Fork System Data
Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)Shimano Deore LX Top-swing |
Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore XT SGS |
Fork material | Triple-clamp CrownMagnesium |
Fork type | Marzocchi Bomber Z-2 |
Other Specs of Kona Caldera
Component group sets | Shimano Deore XT and LX |
Pedals details | Shimano PD-M535 SPD Clipless |
Rear shock absorber | Not Available |
Saddle seat | Selle Italia Expedia |
Seat post extension | 27.0 (millimeters) DiameterJoe Murray O-Beam |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Schwinn provided us with the latest version of its Mesa GS bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Schwinn Mesa GS Mountain bike here
- Get your Kona Caldera manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Caldera Mountain bike here