Softride CONTOUR 1996 VS Kona DAWG MATIC 2004 specs comparison

Softride Contour 1996 comparison online with competitors

Softride Contour

General Infos
Model Contour
Manufacturer Softride
Year of production 1996
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Color choice -Light blue
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 21 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) IRC PiranhaPro TC
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Dia-Compe PC-7N Levers
Shimano STX-RC M-System Brakes
Hubs for disc brakesNot Available
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic 238
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 1.8 (millimeters) Straight Gauge
Chung Nan Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials Heat-treated
6061 T6 Aluminum
Frame typeWelded Aluminum
Handlebar constructionSameness MB-268-L Alloy
Handlebar extenderSameness SBD-07
Handlebar stem detailsSoftride SFS Chromoly
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki SE-II

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
KMC SS-91S
Bottom bracket shell width68 (millimeters) English
Bottom bracket type 110 (millimeters) Spindle
Shimano BB-LP26
Crankset parts and sizes 22/32/42 Teeth
Shimano Deore LX
Gear shift leversGrip Shift SRT-600
Rear gear set 11 - 28 Teeth
8-speed

Softride Contour Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Bottom-pull and clamp-on 31.8 (millimeters)
Shimano STX-RC
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore LX SGS
Fork material Unicrown Crown
Aluminum
Fork typeKinesis PAF-01

Other Specs of Softride Contour

Component group setsShimano Deore LX
Pedals detailsWellgo LU-945 With Clips & Straps
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Softride Suspension Beam
Saddle seat Chromoly Rails
Vetta AT Transverse
Seat post extensionSoftride Suspension Beam


Kona Dawg Matic 2004 comparison online with competitors

Kona Dawg Matic

General Infos
Model Dawg Matic
Manufacturer Kona
Year of production 2004
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Color choice -Blue and Silver
Sizes - 15 (inches)
- 17 (inches)
- 18 (inches)
- 19 (inches)
- 20 (inches)

Wheels And Breaking System

Bike front tire26 X 2.10 (inches) Tioga Factory XC Extreme
Bike rear tireNot Available
Bike wheel size26 (inches) Wheels
Brakeset type Avid FR-1 Levers
Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc Brakes
Hubs for disc brakes Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc
Front: Shimano HB-M475 Disc
Rims manufacturer 32-hole
Mavic XM 117 Disc
Spoke nipples typeBrass Nipples
Spoke wheel 15ga. Front and 14ga. Rear Straight Gauge
Stainless Steel

Frame and Body Specs

Frame materials7005 aluminum c
Frame typeTIG-welded
Handlebar constructionKona Aluminum Riser
Handlebar extenderOptional
Handlebar stem detailsKoski Strong Hold Deluxe
Headset size1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS

Gearing Specifications

Bicycle chain 1/2 X 3/32 (inches)
Shimano CN-HG53
Bottom bracket shell widthNot Available
Bottom bracket typeShimano BB-UN25
Crankset parts and sizes 24/32/44 Teeth
Shimano FC-M440
Gear shift leversShimano Deore RapidFire
Rear gear set 11 - 32 Teeth
9-speed

Kona Dawg Matic Fork System Data

Derailleur (Front) Top-pull and clamp-on
Shimano Deore
Derailleur (Rear)Shimano Deore
Fork material Single Crown
Aluminum and magnesium
Fork type 100 (millimeters) Travel
Marzocchi EXR Comp

Other Specs of Kona Dawg Matic

Component group setsMountain Mix
Pedals detailsShimano PD-M505 SPD
Rear shock absorber 4.0 (inches) Travel
Fox Float
Saddle seatKona Comfort
Seat post extensionKoski Stronghold


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