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At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Identity & price
These bicycles are categorized differently: 2010 Kona Cowan is Mountain; 2008 Kona Cowan is BMX.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2010 Kona Cowan and 2008 Kona Cowan.
- Data limitation
Only 2008 Kona Cowan has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Equipment
2008 Kona Cowan has 20 mm more front travel than 2010 Kona Cowan in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
- Identity & price
2008 Kona Cowan had an original MSRP $100 lower than 2010 Kona Cowan.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest0.75:1Highest3.27:1Total range436%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×2.35; rear size isn’t listed.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
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Specification
2010 Kona Cowan
2008 Kona Cowan
Overview
Model Year
2010
2008
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Cowan
Cowan
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, front suspension
Freestyle/jumping
Original MSRP
$1,199.00
$1,099.00
Colors
Olive Green
Silver/ White Matte
Sizes
12", 14", 15"
13", 14", 16", 17"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum
Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum
Fork
Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 1 w/20mm axle, 80mm travel
Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2 w/QR20, 100mm travel
Fork Material
Single
Steel, single crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Dirt Jump Mix
Mountain Mix
Shifters
—
Shimano Alivio
Front Derailleur
E.Thirteen TRC
Shimano Alivio
Rear Derailleur
—
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
FSA Moto FR, 32 teeth
FSA Moto-X MegaExo, 24/36 teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA Mega EXO
FSA Mega EXO
BB Shell Width
73mm
—
Cassette
Cassette driver
Shimano Alivio
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 13 teeth
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Yaban MK918N
Shimano HG50
Pedals
Kona Wah-Wah
Kona Jackshit
Brakes
Brakes
Shimano M575 Hydraulic Disc w/ 6" Rotor brakes, Shimano M575 Hydraulic levers
Hayes Stroker Trail w/V6 Rotor brakes, Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA internal ZST-10
FSA integrated
Handlebar
Kona Cowan Signature
FSA Maximus Riser OS
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona Clump
FSA Gap OS
Saddle
WTB Jaxon V
Kona Dirt Jump
Seatpost
Kona XC/BC
FSA Maximus Dbl
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Formula disc
Front: KK Disc 20mm, Rear: Shimano M525 disc
Rims
Sun EQ 2.9SL
Sun EQ 3.1SL
Spokes
Sandvic stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
26 x 2.3" Kenda K-Rad
26 x 2.35" Maxxis High Roller
Wheel Size
26" wheels
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.