more info please?
I am currently trying to decide between these two bikes. They are both around the same price, Could someone please explain in greater detail why they prefer one over the other componentwise. I am very new so I am unfamiliar with all these parts.
Kona Cinder Cone 2005
Frame sizes 14", 16", 18", 19", 20", 21", 23"
Frame tubing Kona 7005 Butted Aluminum
Fork Marzocchi MZ Race 100mm
Headset Aheadset STS
Crankarms TruVativ Blaze ISIS
Chainrings 44/32/22
B/B TruVativ ISIS
Pedals Shimano PD-M505 clipless
Chain Shimano CN-HG53 (9sp)
Freewheel Shimano Deore 11-32 9 speed
F/D Shimano Deore
R/D Shimano Deore LX
Shifters Shimano Deore
Handlebar: Kona Aluminum Riser
Stem Kona Control
Grips Kona Jackshit
Brakes Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC
Brake Levers Hayes Hydraulic HFX-9 XC
Front hub KK Disc
Rear hub Shimano Disc FH-M475 disc
Spokes Stainless 15G front, 14G rear
Tires Tioga Red Phoenix 26 x 2.0
Rims Sun Black Eye
Saddle WTB Pure V Sport
Seatpost Kona Thumb
Seat clamp Kona QR
Color Radar Green
Extras
1st Production 'August 2004
Giant Rainier 2005
color Team Blue/Polished Aluminum
features 14", 17", 19", 21"
frame Supersized ALUXX butted aluminum, XTC geometry, Integrated Headset, Disc brake mount
fork Marzocchi EXR Comp, 100mm travel
derailleur Front: Shimano Deore, Rear: SRAM X.7
derailleurshifters SRAM X.7 Trigger, 9-speed
cranks TruVativ G-Comp ISIS, 22/32/44T
pedals Shimano M505 Clipless
handlebar Easton EA50 31.8mm
stem Easton EA50 31.8mm
headset Integrated Ahead 1 1/8
brakes Hayes Sole hydraulic, 6" rotors
levers Hayes
saddle WTB Speed V Race
seatpost Easton EA50 27.2mm, QR Seat lever
rims Mavic XM117 Disc, black
hubs Shimano M475 disc, 32H, cassette
tires WTB WeirWolf Comp, 26x2.1
cassette SRAM PG-950, 11-34T, 9-speed
spokes Stainless steel 14G
additional Chainguard
Thanks