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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2009 Kona Sutra and 2010 Kona Sutra.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.94:1Highest4.55:1Total range485%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×32; rear size isn’t listed.
Lowest0.94:1Highest4.55:1Total range485%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 700C×32; rear size isn’t listed.
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.
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Specification
2009 Kona Sutra
2010 Kona Sutra
Overview
Model Year
2009
2010
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Sutra
Sutra
Bicycle Type
Touring
Touring
Original MSRP
$1,199.00
$1,199.00
Colors
Light Green
Metallic Brown
Sizes
49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Kona Chromoly Butted
Kona Custom Butted Cromoly
Fork
Kona P2 700c Disc w/Lowrider
Kona P2
Fork Material
Unicrown
Unicrown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Touring Mix
Touring Mix
Shifters
Shimano Bar-Con
Shimano Bar-Con
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra, 28.6mm clamp
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shimano XT
Crankset
FSA Omega, 30/39/50 teeth
FSA Omega, 50/39/30 teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA Mega EXO
FSA Mega EXO
BB Shell Width
68mm
68mm
Cassette
Shimano Deore
Shimano HG50
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano Deore
Shimano HG53
Pedals
Not included
—
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB7 Road disc brakes, Tektro RL-520A levers
Avid BB7 Road disc brakes, Tektro RL-520A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" TH
1 1/8" threadless TH
Handlebar
Kona Sweeper
Kona Sweeper
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona Touring
Kona Road
Saddle
WTB Rocket V Como
WTB Rocket V Como
Seatpost
Kona RD Deluxe
Kona Road Deluxe
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano M525 disc
Shimano M525 disc
Rims
Mavic A317 Disc
Alex XD-Lite
Spokes
Sandvic stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Sandvic stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
700 x 32c Continental Contact
700 x 32c Continental Contact
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.