KONA BIKES | 2014 BIKES | TRAIL DS

SATORI

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The Satori has been shocking the nation (well, many nations actually) with its smooth riding and super-confident big-wheel feel. Featuring 130mm of Swinger Suspension—which allows for great standover and the ability to climb like an XC bike and then bust up the down like a DH rig—the new Satori for 2014 enjoys an upgrade to an XT Plus-style rear derailleur for a quieter ride, especially when going really fast downhill. The rest of this enlightened bike—12x142 rear axle, KS dropper post, tapered headtube, ISCG 05 tabs, direct-mount front derailleur, press fit BB92 bottom bracket—returns to let the wild beast in you run free.

“A trail destroying monster.” –Dirt Rag, USA

Frame Material	Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted 130mm Travel
Sizes	16", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Rear Shock	Fox Float CTD BV LV
Fork	Fox Float 34 CTD 140mm QR15 Tapered
Crankarms	Shimano SLX
Chainrings	26/38t
B/B	Shimano SLX Press Fit 92
Pedals	n/a
Chain	Shimano Deore
Freewheel	Shimano Deore 11-36t 10 spd
Chainguide	n/a
F/D	Shimano SLX
R/D	Shimano XT Shadow Plus
Shifters	Shimano SLX
Brake Calipers	Shimano SLX
Front Brake Rotor	Shimano SLX 180mm (centerlock)
Rear Brake Rotor	Shimano SLX 160mm (centerlock)
Brake Levers	Shimano SLX
Headset	FSA No.57B
Handlebar	Kona XC/BC Riser
Stem	Kona XC/Road
Seatpost	KS Super Natural Remote
Seat Clamp	Kona Clamp
Grips	Kona S-LOG
Saddle	WTB Volt Comp
Front Hub	Shimano SLX QR15
Rear Hub	Shimano SLX 142x12mm
Spokes	Sandvik Stainless Butted 14g fr / 15g rr
Rims	WTB STi23 TCS
Front Tire	Maxxis Ardent 29x2.4" Folding
Rear Tire	Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25" Folding
Paint Color	Matt Raw Aluminum w/Black & Orange
Extras	n/a

sizing chart mm | inches

	Size	16	18	19	20	22
1	Reach	406	417	429	439	463
2	Stack	619	628	633	637	646
3	HT Angle	68	68	68	68	68
4	HT Length	110	120	125	130	140
5	ST Angle	74	74	74	74	74
6	ST Length	404	455	481	508	558
7	CS Length	440	440	440	440	440
8	BB Drop	25	25	25	25	25
9	Wheelbase	1136	1150	1164	1176	1203
10	Front Center	696	711	724	737	764
11	Fork Length	549	549	549	549	549
12	Fork Offset	46	46	46	46	46
13	TT Length	584	597	610	622	648
14	Standover	823	829	832	837	843

	Size	16	18	19	20	22
1	Reach	15.98	16.42	16.89	17.28	18.23
2	Stack	24.37	24.72	24.92	25.08	25.43
3	HT Angle	68	68	68	68	68
4	HT Length	4.33	4.72	4.92	5.12	5.51
5	ST Angle	74	74	74	74	74
6	ST Length	16.00	18.00	19.00	20.00	22.00
7	CS Length	17.32	17.32	17.32	17.32	17.32
8	BB Drop	0.98	0.98	0.98	0.98	0.98
9	Wheelbase	44.72	45.28	45.83	46.30	47.36
10	Front Center	27.40	27.99	28.50	29.02	30.08
11	Fork Length	21.61	21.61	21.61	21.61	21.61
12	Fork Offset	1.81	1.81	1.81	1.81	1.81
13	TT Length	22.99	23.50	24.02	24.49	25.51
14	Standover	32.40	32.64	32.76	32.95	33.19

KONA RACE LIGHT 7005/6061 ALUMINUM BUTTED

Kona Race Light 7005/6061 is a lighter, more performance-oriented fabrication of our 7005 and 6061 Aluminum tubing. Designed to meet Kona’s discerning race specifications, Race Light 7005/6061 uses custom butting to create thicker tubes at weld areas and important parts of the frame, providing incredible strength and torsional integrity to the feel of the ride. We remove wall thickness in other parts of the frameset to lighten up the bike, giving the perfect balance between quickness and stiffness. The emphasis here is on performance, lightness and speed, built the Kona way.

INTERNAL HEADSET

By having the headset bearing located inside the headtube (called “zero stack”), rather than the top and bottom, we are able to achieve a number of advantages when it comes to front-end stiffness, durability and overall riding performance. The major benefit of an internal headset 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.

TAPERED HEADTUBE

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. More girth at the bottom of the headtube better distributes shock force, prolonging the bearing life of the headset itself. 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.

LIFETIME WARRANTY

Kona warrants to the original owner that their new Kona bicycle frame purchased from an authorized Kona dealer shall be free of defective materials or workmanship for the lifetime of ownership by the original owner. This warranty is limited to five years for carbon fiber frames. During this warranty period, Kona shall repair or replace, at its sole option, the bicycle frame if Kona determines the frame is defective and subject to this limited warranty. The original owner shall pay all labor and shipping charges connected with the repair or replacement of the bicycle frame. Please see the Kona owner’s manual, provided with your bicycle, for additional information.

TUBELESS COMPATIBLE RIMS

An increasing amount of 2014 Kona models feature the benefits of tubeless compatible rims. Tubeless rims allow for tires with more puncture resistance, better tire grip on the trail, lower rolling resistance and weight savings over traditional tube + tire systems. For 2014, you’ll find tubeless compatible rims on most of our XC Race Light and Enduro bikes, as well as throughout our Cyclocross and Road platforms.

12x142 / 12x157 REAR AXLES

The XC/Trail/Enduro 12x142mm and the DH 12x157 rear axle standards provide two major advantages to the Kona rider: the 12mm diameter of the rear axle provides the rear hub and frame with a stiff interface, while the 142mm/157mm outer diameter of the hub allows the wheel to be quickly and properly positioned in the frame before the rear axle is inserted. The take-away? 12x142 and 12x157 standards make a bike that rides better and is easier to work on.

SWINGER INDEPENDENT SUSPENSION

First introduced on the Satori, and featured on the new Precept DL and Precept for 2014, Kona’s Swinger configuration allows us to increase standover and optimize the leverage rate for Trail and All-Mountain riding in a way that we could not 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

Dropper posts are a key element in riding technical singletrack. No surprise then, for 2014 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. Bikes like the Honzo, Taro and new Wo fat bike do not come equipped with dropper posts but have cable routing to allow for after-market upgrades.

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TRAIL DS

PRECEPT DL

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FEATURES:

Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 130mm travel Swinger LSR Suspension frame with 12x142 axle
RockShox Sektor Silver TK Solo Air 140mm travel fork with QR15 axle and tapered steerer
Shimano hydraulic disc brakes, SLX derailleur
Maxxis Ardent 27.5x2.25" tires
Custom WTB SX23 rims

PRECEPT DL

PRECEPT

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