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2007 Kona Cowan · 2008 Kona Cowan

Specification2007 Kona Cowan2008 Kona Cowan
Overview
Model year20072008
BrandKonaKona
ModelCowanCowan
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front suspensionFreestyle/jumping
Archive ID9525013264
Original MSRP$1,499.00$1,099.00
ColorsBrown MattSilver/ White Matte
Sizes13", 15", 15.5", 17", 17.5"13", 14", 16", 17"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialKona Clump 7005 Butted AluminumKona Clump 7005 Aluminum
ForkMarzocchi Dirt Jumper 2, 100mm travelMarzocchi Dirt Jumper 2 w/QR20, 100mm travel
Fork materialSingleSteel, single crown
Rear shockN/AN/A
Drivetrain
Component groupShimano mixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano DeoreShimano Alivio
Front derailleurN/AShimano Alivio
Rear derailleurShimano Deore LXShimano Alivio
CranksetFSA Gravity Moto X MegaExo, 36 teethFSA Moto-X MegaExo, 24/36 teeth
Bottom bracketFSA Gravity MOTO Mega EXOFSA Mega EXO
Cassette—Shimano Alivio
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
ChainShimano CN-HG53, 1/2 x 3/32"Shimano HG50
PedalsKona JackshitKona Jackshit
Brakes
BrakesHayes HFX-9 XC brakes, Hayes HFX-9 XC leversHayes Stroker Trail w/V6 Rotor brakes, Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic levers
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetTH Big NutFSA integrated
HandlebarFSA Gravity Maximus OS RiserFSA Maximus Riser OS
Handlebar extensions—Not included
StemFSA Gravity Maximus OSFSA Gap OS
SaddleKona Dirt JumpKona Dirt Jump
SeatpostFSA FR-270FSA Maximus Dbl
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: KK Disc 20mm, Rear: Shimano FH-M475 discFront: KK Disc 20mm, Rear: Shimano M525 disc
RimsSun Ditch WitchSun EQ 3.1SL
SpokesDT Swiss stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front tire26 x 2.40" Maxxis Holy Roller26 x 2.35" Maxxis High Roller
Rear tire26 x 2.20" Maxxis Holy Roller—
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.