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An entirely new bike from Kona, our base model Zone uses a light and lively 6069 alloy frameset that mimics the geometry and ride features of our carbon Zone frameset. They include a carbon fork with a tapered steertube. The goal was to create a more affordable bike without eliminating any of the Zone platform attributes: sizing, features like internal rear-brake and derailleur cable routing, fender eyelets and room for up to 32c tires without fenders. With smooth welds, the Zone is a top-ranking road ride and a great option for GranFondo and endurance enthusiasts on a budget.

Frame Material	Kona Race Light 6069 Aluminum Butted
Sizes	S(49), M(53), L(56), XL(59), XXL(61)
Rear Shock	n/a
Fork	Kona Carbon Road
Crankarms	FSA Gossamer Compact
Chainrings	34/50t
B/B	FSA MegaExo
Pedals	n/a
Chain	KMC X10
Freewheel	Shimano 105 12-27t 10 spd
Chainguide	n/a
F/D	Shimano 105
R/D	Shimano 105
Shifters	Shimano 105
Brake Calipers	Tektro R539
Front Brake Rotor	n/a
Rear Brake Rotor	n/a
Brake Levers	Shimano 105
Headset	FSA No.44E
Handlebar	Kona Road
Stem	Kona Road
Seatpost	Kona Double Clamp w/offset
Seat Clamp	Kona Clamp
Grips	Kona Cork Tape
Saddle	Kona Road
Front Hub	Alex ALX200 Wheelset
Rear Hub	Alex ALX200 Wheelset
Spokes	Alex ALX200 Wheelset
Rims	Alex ALX200 Wheelset
Front Tire	Continental UltraSport 700x28c
Rear Tire	Continental UltraSport 700x28c
Paint Color	Matt Black w/White & Rust
Extras	n/a

sizing chart mm | inches

	Size	49	53	56	59	61
1	Reach	384	388	393	402	413
2	Stack	544	566	580	598	610
3	HT Angle	71.5	72	72	72.5	73
4	HT Length	125	150	165	185	195
5	ST Angle	74.5	74	73.5	73	72.5
6	ST Length	490	530	560	590	610
7	CS Length	416	416	418	418	422
8	BB Drop	78	75	75	72	72
9	Wheelbase	996	1004	1016	1027	1040
10	Front Center	593	599	609	619	628
11	Fork Length	380	380	380	380	380
12	Fork Offset	45	45	45	45	45
13	TT Length	535	550	565	585	605
14	Standover	746	778	798	824	839

	Size	49	53	56	59	61
1	Reach	15.12	15.28	15.47	15.83	16.26
2	Stack	21.42	22.28	22.83	23.54	24.02
3	HT Angle	71.5	72	72	72.5	73
4	HT Length	4.92	5.91	6.50	7.28	7.68
5	ST Angle	74.5	74	73.5	73	72.5
6	ST Length	19.29	20.87	22.05	23.23	24.02
7	CS Length	16.38	16.38	16.46	16.46	16.61
8	BB Drop	3.07	2.95	2.95	2.83	2.83
9	Wheelbase	39.21	39.53	40.00	40.43	40.94
10	Front Center	23.35	23.58	23.98	24.37	24.72
11	Fork Length	14.96	14.96	14.96	14.96	14.96
12	Fork Offset	1.77	1.77	1.77	1.77	1.77
13	TT Length	21.06	21.65	22.24	23.03	23.82
14	Standover	29.37	30.63	31.42	32.44	33.03

KONA RACE LIGHT 6069 ALUMINUM BUTTED

At Kona, we are always refining materials to achieve the best mix of ride performance for certain applications. With Kona Race Light 6069 tubing, we are actually able to make framesets that are lighter and stiffer than Scandium 7005. Not quite as light and stiff as Scandium 6069, but significantly more affordable, Kona Race Light 6069 Aluminum allows our designers to make the tubing thinner while maintaining the preferred ride characteristics, stiffness and strength for a desired riding 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.

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.