Hello, I am new here on the forum, and i have a question.
I want to buy a new bikes and now I doubt between the Kona Cowan 2008 & the Specialized P2 2008
Which of the 2 is now actual better?
I already read that the Specialized P2 2008 much better is then the Kona Stuff 2008
Now are the Kona Cowan 2008 and the Kona Stuff 2008 2 different bikes
So now I ask a comparison between the Kona Cowan 2008 & the Specialized p2 2008
Meanwhile thanks for the reactions
(Sorry for my bad English)
Specifications Kona Cowan 2008:
Frame sizes XS(13), S(14), M(16), L(17)
Frame tubing Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum
Rear Shock -
Fork Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2 w/QR20 100mm
Headset FSA Integrated
Crankarms FSA Moto-X MegaExo
Chainrings Rockguard/36/24
B/B FSA MegaExo
Pedals Kona Jack****
Chain Shimano HG50
Freewheel Shimano Alivio (11-32, 8 Speed)
F/D Shimano Alivio
R/D Shimano Alivio
Shifters Shimano Alivio
Handlebar FSA Maximus Riser OS
Stem FSA GAP OS
Grips Kona Cowan Signature
Brakes Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic V6
Brake Levers Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic
Front Hub KK Disc 20mm
Rear Hub Shimano M525 Disc
Spokes Stainless 14g
Tires Maxxis High Roller 26 x 2.35
Rims Sun EQ 3.1SL
Saddle Kona DJ
Seatpost FSA Maximus DBL
Seat Clamp Kona QR
Color Matt Black & Matt White
Specifications Specialized P2 2008
FRAME A1 Premium Aluminium, double-butted ORE DT, forged HT/ISCG BB/chainstay yoke/horizontal dropouts, integrated chain tensioner and axle carrier, replaceable 98954020 alloy hanger, disc only
REAR SHOCK N/A
FORK Marzocchi DJ2, 100mm, 32mm alloy stanchions and Cr-Mo steerer, one piece magnesium lower, cold forged alloy crown, RV damping w/ reb. adj., air assist "stiff" coil spring w/ preload adj., disc only
HEADSET Tank FX, 1 1/8" threadless w/ hollow bolt
STEM Truvativ Hussefelt, forged alloy, 31.8mm, 0 degree rise
HANDLEBARS Specialized butted alloy 31.8mm, 640mm wide, 50mm rise, 8 degree back, 8 degree up sweep
GRIPS Specialized Enduro, dual density Kraton
FRONT BRAKE Hayes Stroker Ryde, hydraulic, 6" v-cut rotor
REAR BRAKE Hayes Stroker Ryde, hydraulic, 4" v-cut rotor
BRAKE LEVERS Hayes Stroker Ryde, hydraulic
FRONT DERAILLEUR N/A
REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM X-5, short cage
SHIFT LEVERS SRAM X-5 trigger
CASSETTE SRAM PG-830, 8-speed, 11-28t
CHAIN KMC X8, 1/2" x 3/32" w/ reusable Missing Link
CRANKSET Fuse tubular heat treated Cr-Mo 3pc, 175mm
CHAINRINGS 34A w/ poly bash guard and Specialized ISCG chain guide
BOTTOM BRACKET Fuse Euro, alloy cups, 4x cartridge bearings, 19mm heat treated Cr-Mo 8 spline spindle
PEDALS Specialized alloy platform, 9/16"
RIMS Specialized/Alex HRD 26, double wall disc w/ eyelets
FRONT HUB Specialized P.Disc, CNC high flanges and disc mounts, 36h, nutted 3/8" axle
REAR HUB Specialized P.Disc, cassette, CNC high flanges and disc mounts, 36h, nutted 3/8" axle
SPOKES 1.8mm (15g) stainless
FRONT TYRE Specialized Rhythm Control, 26x2.3", 60TPI, aramid bead
REAR TYRE Specialized Compound Control, 26x2.2", 60TPI, aramid bead
TUBES Specialized schrader valve
SADDLE Specialized Fuse, 8mm rails, PVC bumpers front and rear
SEAT POST Specialized two bolt, no offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm
SEAT BINDER CNC'd alloy, single bolt
NOTES Chain stay protector, reflectors, owners manual
Greetings Mark
I want to buy a new bikes and now I doubt between the Kona Cowan 2008 & the Specialized P2 2008
Which of the 2 is now actual better?
I already read that the Specialized P2 2008 much better is then the Kona Stuff 2008
Now are the Kona Cowan 2008 and the Kona Stuff 2008 2 different bikes
So now I ask a comparison between the Kona Cowan 2008 & the Specialized p2 2008
Meanwhile thanks for the reactions
(Sorry for my bad English)
Specifications Kona Cowan 2008:
Frame sizes XS(13), S(14), M(16), L(17)
Frame tubing Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum
Rear Shock -
Fork Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 2 w/QR20 100mm
Headset FSA Integrated
Crankarms FSA Moto-X MegaExo
Chainrings Rockguard/36/24
B/B FSA MegaExo
Pedals Kona Jack****
Chain Shimano HG50
Freewheel Shimano Alivio (11-32, 8 Speed)
F/D Shimano Alivio
R/D Shimano Alivio
Shifters Shimano Alivio
Handlebar FSA Maximus Riser OS
Stem FSA GAP OS
Grips Kona Cowan Signature
Brakes Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic V6
Brake Levers Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic
Front Hub KK Disc 20mm
Rear Hub Shimano M525 Disc
Spokes Stainless 14g
Tires Maxxis High Roller 26 x 2.35
Rims Sun EQ 3.1SL
Saddle Kona DJ
Seatpost FSA Maximus DBL
Seat Clamp Kona QR
Color Matt Black & Matt White
Specifications Specialized P2 2008
FRAME A1 Premium Aluminium, double-butted ORE DT, forged HT/ISCG BB/chainstay yoke/horizontal dropouts, integrated chain tensioner and axle carrier, replaceable 98954020 alloy hanger, disc only
REAR SHOCK N/A
FORK Marzocchi DJ2, 100mm, 32mm alloy stanchions and Cr-Mo steerer, one piece magnesium lower, cold forged alloy crown, RV damping w/ reb. adj., air assist "stiff" coil spring w/ preload adj., disc only
HEADSET Tank FX, 1 1/8" threadless w/ hollow bolt
STEM Truvativ Hussefelt, forged alloy, 31.8mm, 0 degree rise
HANDLEBARS Specialized butted alloy 31.8mm, 640mm wide, 50mm rise, 8 degree back, 8 degree up sweep
GRIPS Specialized Enduro, dual density Kraton
FRONT BRAKE Hayes Stroker Ryde, hydraulic, 6" v-cut rotor
REAR BRAKE Hayes Stroker Ryde, hydraulic, 4" v-cut rotor
BRAKE LEVERS Hayes Stroker Ryde, hydraulic
FRONT DERAILLEUR N/A
REAR DERAILLEUR SRAM X-5, short cage
SHIFT LEVERS SRAM X-5 trigger
CASSETTE SRAM PG-830, 8-speed, 11-28t
CHAIN KMC X8, 1/2" x 3/32" w/ reusable Missing Link
CRANKSET Fuse tubular heat treated Cr-Mo 3pc, 175mm
CHAINRINGS 34A w/ poly bash guard and Specialized ISCG chain guide
BOTTOM BRACKET Fuse Euro, alloy cups, 4x cartridge bearings, 19mm heat treated Cr-Mo 8 spline spindle
PEDALS Specialized alloy platform, 9/16"
RIMS Specialized/Alex HRD 26, double wall disc w/ eyelets
FRONT HUB Specialized P.Disc, CNC high flanges and disc mounts, 36h, nutted 3/8" axle
REAR HUB Specialized P.Disc, cassette, CNC high flanges and disc mounts, 36h, nutted 3/8" axle
SPOKES 1.8mm (15g) stainless
FRONT TYRE Specialized Rhythm Control, 26x2.3", 60TPI, aramid bead
REAR TYRE Specialized Compound Control, 26x2.2", 60TPI, aramid bead
TUBES Specialized schrader valve
SADDLE Specialized Fuse, 8mm rails, PVC bumpers front and rear
SEAT POST Specialized two bolt, no offset, micro adjust, 30.9mm
SEAT BINDER CNC'd alloy, single bolt
NOTES Chain stay protector, reflectors, owners manual
Greetings Mark