“The bike clears downed logs and floats over roots yet still threads the needle of super-tight sections of trail.” –Bike Magazine, USA
| Frame Material | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted |
| Sizes | S, M, L, XL |
| Rear Shock | n/a |
| Fork | RockShox Sektor Gold 130mm 15mm DO Tapered |
| Crankarms | FSA Step-Up |
| Chainrings | 32t |
| B/B | FSA Platinum ISIS |
| Pedals | Wellgo Platform |
| Chain | KMC HG53 |
| Freewheel | Shimano Deore 12-36t 9 spd |
| Chainguide | The Hive LS1+ No Taco |
| F/D | n/a |
| R/D | Shimano Deore Shadow |
| Shifters | Shimano Alivio (rh only) |
| Brake Calipers | Shimano hydraulic disc |
| Front Brake Rotor | Shimano Deore 180mm |
| Rear Brake Rotor | Shimano Deore 160mm |
| Brake Levers | Shimano hydraulic |
| Headset | FSA Internal |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC |
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb OB |
| Seat Clamp | Kona QR |
| Grips | Kona S-LOG |
| Saddle | WTB Volt Comp |
| Front Hub | Formula 15mm |
| Rear Hub | Shimano M475 |
| Spokes | Stainless 14g |
| Rims | WTB SX23 |
| Front Tire | Maxxis Ardent 29x2.4" |
| Rear Tire | Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25" |
| Paint Color | Matt Root Beer Brown |
| Extras | n/a |
| Size | S | M | L | XL | |
| 1 | Reach | 407 | 432 | 454 | 478 |
| 2 | Stack | 634 | 634 | 643 | 643 |
| 3 | HT Angle | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| 4 | HT Length | 100 | 100 | 110 | 110 |
| 5 | ST Angle | 74.4 | 74.3 | 74.2 | 74.2 |
| 6 | ST Length | 406 | 457 | 478 | 508 |
| 7 | CS Length | 420 | 420 | 420 | 420 |
| 8 | BB Drop | 65 | 65 | 65 | 65 |
| 9 | Wheelbase | 1101 | 1126 | 1152 | 1176 |
| 10 | Front Center | 689 | 714 | 740 | 763 |
| 11 | Fork Length | 528 | 528 | 528 | 528 |
| 12 | Fork Offset | 46 | 46 | 46 | 46 |
| 13 | TT Length | 584 | 610 | 635 | 659 |
| 14 | Standover | 799 | 821 | 834 | 847 |
| Size | S | M | L | XL | |
| 1 | Reach | 16.02 | 17.01 | 17.87 | 18.82 |
| 2 | Stack | 24.96 | 24.96 | 25.31 | 25.31 |
| 3 | HT Angle | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 |
| 4 | HT Length | 3.94 | 3.94 | 4.33 | 4.33 |
| 5 | ST Angle | 74.4 | 74.3 | 74.2 | 74.2 |
| 6 | ST Length | 16.00 | 18.00 | 18.82 | 20.00 |
| 7 | CS Length | 16.54 | 16.54 | 16.54 | 16.54 |
| 8 | BB Drop | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.56 | 2.56 |
| 9 | Wheelbase | 43.35 | 44.33 | 45.35 | 46.30 |
| 10 | Front Center | 27.13 | 28.11 | 29.13 | 30.04 |
| 11 | Fork Length | 20.79 | 20.79 | 20.79 | 20.79 |
| 12 | Fork Offset | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 | 1.81 |
| 13 | TT Length | 22.99 | 24.02 | 25.00 | 25.94 |
| 14 | Standover | 31.46 | 32.32 | 32.83 | 33.35 |
KONA 7005/6061 ALUMINUM BUTTED
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.
COMPACT REAR TRIANGLE
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 2014 bikes with incredibly compact rear triangles: quick, aggressive in corners, fun to jump and laterally stiff.
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.
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.
HONZO
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FEATURES:
- Kona Cromoly Butted frameset
- RockShox Revelation RL Solo Air 120mm travel fork with QR15 axle and tapered steerer
- 12x142 sliding dropouts with RockShox Maxle
- 10-speed Shimano Deore drivetrain and M505 hydraulic disc brakes
- Maxxis Ardent 29x2.4" EXO AR fr/2.25" EXO AR rr tires
UNIT
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FEATURES:
- Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly frameset with new Kona XC sizing
- Oversized blade Rigid Project Two 29" disc fork
- TCS tubeless ready rims
- Avid BB7 mechanical disc brakes
- Matt cyan-tinted raw steel frame
LAVA DOME
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FEATURES:
- Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted frame
- Suntour XCT 29er fork with 100mm travel
- Tektro HDC300 hydraulic disc brakes
- SRAM X4 drivetrain
- Vittoria Saguaro 29x2.2" tires
MAHUNA
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FEATURES:
- Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted frameset
- Suntour XCR 32 100mm travel fork with lockout and rebound
- Shimano hydraulic disc brakes
- Shimano Altus drivetrain
- Vittoria Saguaro 29x2.2" tires
RAIJIN
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FEATURES:
- Kona Seamless 3-2.5 Titanium frameset manufactured in the USA by Lynskey Performance Designs
- Available in five sizes from 16" to 22"
- Singlespeed or geared compatibility
- Laser-etched graphics
BIG UNIT
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FEATURES:
- Kona Race Light Scandium 6069 frameset
- Available in new sizing geometry: 15”, 17”, 19”, 21”
- Adjustable wheelbase via sliding rear dropouts
- Singlespeed or geared compatibility
