Softride SHERPA 1996 VS Kona KIKAPU 2005 specs comparison
Softride Sherpa
General Infos| Model | Sherpa |
| Manufacturer | Softride |
| Year of production | 1996 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Teal |
| 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 PiranhaPro TC |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Lee Chi GS1 Levers Shimano STX M-System Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Not Available |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Weinmann 2519 |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 2.0 (millimeters) Straight Gauge Chung Nan Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | Butted Chromoly |
| Frame type | TIG-welded Steel |
| Handlebar construction | Lee Chi Alloy |
| Handlebar extender | Profitting AH-02 |
| Handlebar stem details | Softride SFS Chromoly |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Tange-Seiki DC ST3 |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-IG50 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | 68 (millimeters) English |
| Bottom bracket type | 110 (millimeters) Spindle Shimano BB-LP26 |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/42 Teeth Shimano STX |
| Gear shift levers | Grip Shift SRT-400 |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 28 Teeth 7-speed |
Softride Sherpa Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Bottom-pull and clamp-on 28.6 (millimeters) Shimano STX |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano STX-RC |
| Fork material | Forged Dropouts Unicrown Crown Chromoly |
| Fork type | Chien Shen |
Other Specs of Softride Sherpa
| Component group sets | Shimano STX |
| Pedals details | Wellgo LU-945 With Clips & Straps |
| Rear shock absorber | 4.0 (inches) Travel Softride Suspension Beam |
| Saddle seat | Velo VL-209 |
| Seat post extension | Softride Suspension Beam |
Kona Kikapu
General Infos| Model | Kikapu |
| Manufacturer | Kona |
| Year of production | 2005 |
| Current price | Check price Here ==> |
| Color choice |
-Matte Silver and White |
| Sizes |
- 14 (inches) - 16 (inches) - 18 (inches) - 19 (inches) - 20 (inches) - 21 (inches) - 23 (inches) |
Wheels And Breaking System
| Bike front tire | 26 X 2.00 (inches) Tioga Red Phoenix |
| Bike rear tire | Not Available |
| Bike wheel size | 26 (inches) Wheels |
| Brakeset type | Avid FR-5 Levers Shimano BR-M475 Mechanical Disc Brakes |
| Hubs for disc brakes | Rear: Shimano FH-M475 Disc Front: KK Disc |
| Rims manufacturer | 32-hole Sun Rims Black Eye |
| Spoke nipples type | Brass Nipples |
| Spoke wheel | 15/17ga. Straight Gauge Stainless Steel |
Frame and Body Specs
| Frame materials | 7005 aluminum c |
| Frame type | TIG-welded |
| Handlebar construction | Kona Riser |
| Handlebar extender | Not Available |
| Handlebar stem details | Kona Control |
| Headset size | 1 1/8 (inches) Threadless Aheadset STS |
Gearing Specifications
| Bicycle chain | 1/2 X 3/32 (inches) Shimano CN-HG53 |
| Bottom bracket shell width | Not Available |
| Bottom bracket type | TruVativ ISIS Drive |
| Crankset parts and sizes | 22/32/44 Teeth TruVativ Blaze |
| Gear shift levers | Shimano Deore RapidFire |
| Rear gear set | 11 - 32 Teeth 9-speed |
Kona Kikapu Fork System Data
| Derailleur (Front) | Top-pull Shimano Deore |
| Derailleur (Rear) | Shimano Deore LX SGS |
| Fork material | Single Crown Aluminum |
| Fork type | 100 (millimeters) Travel Marzocchi MZ Comp |
Other Specs of Kona Kikapu
| Component group sets | Mountain Mix |
| Pedals details | Shimano PD-M505 SPD |
| Rear shock absorber | Fox Float |
| Saddle seat | WTB Pure V Sport |
| Seat post extension | Kalloy SP-359 |
Useful links and guides ....
- To know more about this exacte bike, Softride provided us with the latest version of its Sherpa bike manual
- Find All parts, tires and accessories of Softride Sherpa Mountain bike here
- Get your Kona Kikapu manual book version yo know further about this bike
- Saddles, tires And mechanical parts for Kona Kikapu Mountain bike here