Velopedia Bicycle Archive
Compare Bicycles
Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.
Edit comparison
Add a bicycle
Search the Archive without leaving this comparison.
1 of 2 bicycles
At a glance
Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2006 Kona Sutra and 2005 Kona Sutra.
- Data limitation
Only 2006 Kona Sutra has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Identity & price
2005 Kona Sutra had an original MSRP $200 lower than 2006 Kona Sutra.
Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.94:1Highest4.73:1Total range504%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×32; rear size isn’t listed.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
How it works
Ratio = front teeth ÷ rear teeth. Hub gears also include the hub’s internal ratio. A 400% range means the highest ratio is four times the lowest.
Speeds are estimates from tire size and pedal cadence. Actual speeds vary.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2006 Kona Sutra
2005 Kona Sutra
Overview
Model Year
2006
2005
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Sutra
Sutra
Bicycle Type
Cyclocross
Cyclocross
Original MSRP
$1,499.00
$1,299.00
Colors
Grey/Black
Red, Silver/Black
Sizes
C49cm, C52cm, C54cm, C56cm, C58cm, C60cm
49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Dedacciai COM 12.5 Butted Cromoly
Dedacciai COM 12.5
Fork
Kona Project Two TB Disc w/Lowrider
Kona Project Two Disc
Fork Material
Chromoly, Unicrown crown
Chromoly, unicrown crown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Cyclocross mix
Cyclocross Mix
Shifters
Shimano 105
Shimano 105 STI Dual Control
Front Derailleur
Shimano 105
Shimano 105
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore XT
Shimano Deore SGS
Crankset
Truvativ Rouleur GXP, 30/42/52 teeth
TruVativ Rouleur GXP, 30/42/52 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Truvativ Rouleur GXP
TruVativ Rouleur GXP
BB Shell Width
—
68mm English
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed
Chain
Shimano CN-HG53
Shimano CN-HG50, 1/2 x 3/32"
Pedals
Not included
Not included
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB7 Road disc brakes, Shimano 105 levers
Avid Mechanical Disc brakes, Shimano 105 STI Dual Control levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Aheadset STS
1 1/8" threadless Aheadset STS
Handlebar
Easton EA30 OS
Easton OS
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Easton EA30 OS
Easton OS
Saddle
WTB Street Smart Rocket V
WTB Rocket V Street Smart
Seatpost
Easton EA30
Easton
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Shimano HB-M525 disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M525 disc
Front: Shimano HB-M525 Disc, Rear: Shimano FH-M525
Rims
Mavic A 317 Disc
Mavic A317 Disc, 32-hole
Spokes
Stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm) straight gauge
Stainless steel, 15/17ga. (1.8/1.5mm) straight gauge
Spoke Nipples
—
Brass nipples
Front Tire
700 x 32c Nokian Ultra Tour
700 x 32c Nokian Ultra Tour
Rear Tire
—
Nokian Ultra Tour
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.