Frame Material | Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted |
Sizes | 15", 16", 17" |
Rear Shock | n/a |
Fork | RockShox XC 32 TK 100mm Tapered |
Crankarms | FSA Gamma Drive |
Chainrings | 24/32/42t |
B/B | FSA BB 1000 |
Pedals | Wellgo Platform |
Chain | KMC X10 |
Freewheel | Shimano HG50 11-36t 10spd |
F/D | Shimano Deore |
R/D | Shimano Deore |
Shifters | Shimano Deore |
Brake Calipers | Shimano Deore |
Front Brake Rotor | Shimano 180mm (centerlock) |
Rear Brake Rotor | Shimano 160mm (centerlock) |
Brake Levers | Shimano Deore |
Headset | FSA No.57B |
Handlebar | Kona XC/BC Riser |
Stem | Kona XC/Road |
Seatpost | Kona Thumb w/Offset |
Seat Clamp | Kona Clamp |
Grips | Kona Lisa |
Saddle | Kona Lisa |
Front Hub | Joytech |
Rear Hub | Joytech |
Spokes | Sandvik Stainless 14g |
Rims | WTB SX19 |
Front Tire | Maxxis Ikon or Geax Saguaro 29x2.2" |
Rear Tire | Maxxis Ikon or Geax Saguaro 29x2.2" |
Paint Color | Matt Deep Purple w/White, Purple & Black |
Extras | n/a |
Kona 7005 and 6061 Aluminum alloys are used extensively throughout our fleet of mountain and asphalt bicycles. A tough, durable, affordable, light alloy, both Kona 7005 and 6061 deliver fantastic, reliable performance that lasts for thousands of rides. Much of our 7005/6061 tubing is butted and/or formed, meaning the tubing’s wall thickness can be increased or decreased, as well as shaped, allowing us to fine-tune a particular frame’s strength and ride characteristics depending on its intended application.
Short chainstays and seatstays provide a perfect balance of stability and power transfer when out of the saddle and pedaling hard. Shorter seatstays also have less deflection during braking and accelerate faster than longer stays. A more compact rear triangle also helps the bike to negotiate tight-twisting sections of trail. The Honzo, Operator and Process 111 are good examples of 2015 bikes with incredibly compact rear triangles: quick, aggressive in corners, easy to maneuver and laterally stiff.
The major benefit of an internal headset, whereby the bearing cups are actually pressed into the frame and are easily removable, is the extra layer of protection it provides the bearings against the elements. Additionally, the bearings are commonly available angular contact bearings, which are easily and inexpensively replaced. An internal headset also reduces stack height, so the height of the stem and bars are more adjustable, giving the rider the best fit possible.
Aside from improving the aesthetic, due to its cleaner lines and smooth transition between the fork crown and the headset cover, tapered headtubes also offer a more solid interface between forks with tapered steertubes and the bicycle frame itself, thanks to more weld contact area. More girth at the bottom of the headtube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself, eliminates brake shudder, all while providing positive steering performance. The inherent strength of its triangular design also means a stronger steering position and improved balance, giving the rider more control in rough terrain. A zero-stack, tapered headtube also puts strength where the load is going—into the lower headset cup—maximizing bearing durability where it’s needed.
New for 2015! Register a new 2015 Kona bike within three months of purchase, and the original owner qualifies the Kona frame for a free Lifetime Warranty. Note: this does not apply to Kona Carbon models.
Note: this Limited Lifetime Warranty applies to purchases from Kona U.S.A., Kona Canada and Kona Europe.
Size | 15 | 16 | 17 | |
1 | Reach | 380 | 391 | 403 |
2 | Stack | 624 | 628 | 633 |
3 | HT Angle | 70 | 70 | 70 |
4 | HT Length | 105 | 110 | 115 |
5 | ST Angle | 74 | 74 | 73.5 |
6 | ST Length | 381 | 406 | 432 |
7 | CS Length | 450 | 450 | 450 |
8 | BB Drop | 58 | 58 | 58 |
9 | Wheelbase | 1081 | 1094 | 1107 |
10 | Front Center | 638 | 650 | 663 |
11 | Fork Length | 510 | 510 | 510 |
12 | Fork Offset | 46 | 46 | 46 |
13 | TT Length | 559 | 572 | 584 |
14 | Standover | 755 | 770 | 785 |
Size | 15 | 16 | 17 | |
1 | Reach | 15 | 15.4 | 15.9 |
2 | Stack | 24.6 | 24.7 | 24.9 |
3 | HT Angle | 70 | 70 | 70 |
4 | HT Length | 4.1 | 4.3 | 4.5 |
5 | ST Angle | 74 | 74 | 73.5 |
6 | ST Length | 15 | 16 | 17 |
7 | CS Length | 17.7 | 17.7 | 17.7 |
8 | BB Drop | 2.3 | 2.3 | 2.3 |
9 | Wheelbase | 42.6 | 43.1 | 43.6 |
10 | Front Center | 25.1 | 25.6 | 26.1 |
11 | Fork Length | 20.1 | 20.1 | 20.1 |
12 | Fork Offset | 1.8 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
13 | TT Length | 22 | 22.5 | 23 |
14 | Standover | 29.7 | 30.3 | 30.9 |
Height/Inches | Height/Metric | Inseam/Inches | Inseam/Metric | Road | CX | Asphalt |
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4'10" - 5'1" | 147 - 155 cm | 25" - 27" | 64 - 69 cm | 47 cm | 46 cm | |
5'0" - 5'3" | 152 - 160 cm | 26" - 28" | 66 - 71 cm | 49 cm | 47/49 cm | 46/49 cm |
5'2" - 5'7" | 157 - 170 cm | 27" - 29" | 69 - 74 cm | 49/52/53 cm | 49/53 cm | 49/53 cm |
5'6" - 5'11" | 168 - 180 cm | 29" - 31" | 74 - 79 cm | 53/54/56 cm | 53/56 cm | 53/56 cm |
5'10" - 6'3" | 178 - 190 cm | 31" - 33" | 79 - 84 cm | 56/58/59 cm | 56/59 cm | 56/59 cm |
6'2" - 6'5" | 188 - 196 cm | 33" - 36" | 84 - 91 cm | 61 cm | 61/63cm | 61 cm |
Height/Inches | Height/Metric | Inseam/Inches | Inseam/Metric | MTB XC | All Mountain/Enduro | Gravity |
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4'10" - 5'1" | 147 - 155 cm | 24" - 27" | 61 - 69 cm | 13/15 | Small | Small |
5'0" - 5'3" | 152 - 160 cm | 26" - 29" | 66 - 74 cm | 13/15/16 | Small | Small |
5'2" - 5'7" | 157 - 170 cm | 27" - 30" | 69 - 76 cm | 13/15/16/17 | Small/Medium | Small/Medium |
5'6" - 5'10" | 168 - 178 cm | 29" - 31" | 74 - 79 cm | 15/16/17/18 | Small/Medium | Small/Medium |
5'9" - 6'0" | 175 - 183 cm | 30" - 33" | 76 - 84 cm | 17/18/19 | Medium/Large | Medium/Large |
5'11" - 6'2" | 180 - 188 cm | 32" - 35" | 81 - 89 cm | 18/19/20/21 | Large/XL | Medium/Large |
6'1" - 6'5" | 185 - 196 cm | 33" - 36" | 84 - 91 cm | 19/20/21/22 | Large/XL | Large |