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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 Kona Lana'i and 2009 Kona Lana'i.
- Data limitation
Only 2009 Kona Lana'i has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Equipment
2012 Kona Lana'i has 37 mm more front travel than 2009 Kona Lana'i in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
Lowest0.69:1Highest3.82:1Total range555%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Uses front tire 26×1.95; 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
2012 Kona Lana'i
2009 Kona Lana'i
Overview
Model Year
2012
2009
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Lana'i
Lana'i
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
Not documented
$425.00
Colors
Charcoal/Black/Gold
Gray Metallic/Pearl White
Sizes
14, 16, 18, 20, 22
14", 16", 18", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted
Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted
Fork
SR Suntour SF-XCT 100mm
SR Suntour SF-M2025, 63mm travel
Fork Material
—
Single
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Mountain Mix
Shifters
Shimano EF-51 8spd
Shimano EZ-Fire
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano Altus
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Altus 8spd
Shimano Altus
Crankset
Suntour CW-XCC-T202
SR Suntour CW-XCC-T202, 22/32/42 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Fsa
Ch
BB Shell Width
—
73mm
Cassette
Shimano HG-30 11-32t
Shimano Acera
Rear Cogs
—
8-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
YBN S8
KMC Z72
Pedals
Wellgo LU-A9
Xerama SP-941S
Brakes
Brakes
Promax Mechanical Disc 160mm
Tektro M530 brakes, Shimano EZ-Fire levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Ch
1 1/8" Ritchey LB-Plus
Handlebar
Kona Aluminum Riser
Kona Riser
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Kona Control
Kona Control
Saddle
Kona XC
WTB Speed V Sport SE
Seatpost
Kona Thumb
Kona Thumb
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
KT Disc KT Disc
Formula
Rims
—
Rigida Cyber 10
Spokes
—
Stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
Vittoria Saguaro 26x2.2
26 x 1.95"
Wheel Size
—
26" wheels
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.