Frame Material | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 120mm travel |
Sizes | S, M, L, XL |
Rear Shock | Fastrax AF-1 |
Fork | RockShox XC 30 120mm |
Crankarms | Shimano Deore |
Chainrings | 22/32/44t |
B/B | Shimano Alivio |
Pedals | Wellgo Platform |
Chain | KMC Z99 |
Freewheel | Shimano HG20 11-34t 9spd |
F/D | Shimano SLX |
R/D | Shimano Deore Shadow |
Shifters | Shimano Acera |
Brake Calipers | Tektro HDC-M290 |
Front Brake Rotor | Tektro HDC-M290 160mm |
Rear Brake Rotor | Tektro HDC-M290 160mm |
Brake Levers | Tektro HDC-M290 |
Headset | FSA NO.57B-1 |
Handlebar | Kona XC/BC Riser |
Stem | Kona XC/BC |
Seatpost | Kona Thumb |
Seat Clamp | Kona QR |
Grips | Kona Race Light |
Saddle | Kona XC |
Front Hub | Formula |
Rear Hub | Shimano M475 |
Spokes | Sandvik Stainless 14g |
Rims | WTB SX23 |
Front Tire | Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" |
Rear Tire | Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" |
Paint Color | Matt Lime & Black w/Black & White |
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.
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.
Featured on the recreational-oriented Precept line of Trail bikes, and the new Precept 200 DH bike, Kona’s Swinger configuration allows us to smartly increase standover and optimize the leverage rate for both Trail and Gravity riding in a way that we couldn’t have done with other configurations. It retains the same advantages and performance features as our other designs, but at a more affordable price.
Dropper posts are a key element in riding technical singletrack. No surprise then, for 2015 we’ve spec’d dropper posts on numerous models throughout our Enduro and MTB Trail platforms, featuring the lightweight and proven seat posts from Kind Shock. New for 2015, you’ll find internal and external routing for dropper posts throughout our Race Light XC mountain bikes.
The benefits of the 27.5-inch wheel are simple: they roll over obstacles and track better than 26-inch wheels, but are more maneuverable and nimble than 29-inch ones. They are, quite literally, the best of both worlds, effectively increasing overall performance and rider confidence. No surprise then, that 27.5-inch wheels have found their way throughout our Mountain Bike range. You’ll find the wheel size throughout our Enduro platform and now throughout many of our traditional mountain bikes, like the Cinder Cone, Blast and Lana’i.
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 | S | M | L | XL | |
1 | Reach | 396 | 415 | 440 | 465 |
2 | Stack | 582 | 596 | 600 | 610 |
3 | HT Angle | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
4 | HT Length | 110 | 125 | 130 | 140 |
5 | ST Angle | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
6 | ST Length | 396 | 415 | 440 | 465 |
7 | CS Length | 430 | 430 | 430 | 430 |
8 | BB Drop | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 |
9 | Wheelbase | 1094 | 1118 | 1145 | 1174 |
10 | Front Center | 664 | 689 | 716 | 744 |
11 | Fork Length | 529 | 529 | 529 | 529 |
12 | Fork Offset | 42 | 42 | 42 | 42 |
13 | TT Length | 554 | 578 | 605 | 634 |
14 | Standover | 740 | 740 | 740 | 740 |
Size | S | M | L | XL | |
1 | Reach | 15.59 | 16.34 | 17.32 | 18.31 |
2 | Stack | 22.91 | 23.46 | 23.62 | 24.02 |
3 | HT Angle | 69 | 69 | 69 | 69 |
4 | HT Length | 4.33 | 4.92 | 5.12 | 5.51 |
5 | ST Angle | 74 | 74 | 74 | 74 |
6 | ST Length | 15.59 | 16.34 | 17.32 | 18.31 |
7 | CS Length | 16.93 | 16.93 | 16.93 | 16.93 |
8 | BB Drop | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.31 |
9 | Wheelbase | 43.07 | 44.02 | 45.08 | 46.22 |
10 | Front Center | 26.14 | 27.13 | 28.19 | 29.29 |
11 | Fork Length | 20.83 | 20.83 | 20.83 | 20.83 |
12 | Fork Offset | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 | 1.65 |
13 | TT Length | 21.81 | 22.76 | 23.82 | 24.96 |
14 | Standover | 29.13 | 29.13 | 29.13 | 29.13 |
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 |