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2010 Kona Dawg · 2008 Kona Dawg

Specification2010 Kona Dawg2008 Kona Dawg
Overview
Model year20102008
BrandKonaKona
ModelDawgDawg
Bicycle typeMountain bike, front & rear suspensionMountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID2032413227
Original MSRP$1,599.00$1,899.00
ColorsPearl White/Metallic Dark GreenBlue
Sizes15", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"15", 17", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Frameset
Frame constructionTIG-weldedTIG-welded
Frame materialKona Race Light Butted AluminumKona Race Light Scandium Butted
ForkRockShox Tora 302 Solo, 130mm travelMarzocchi XC 600 TST2 Air, 140mm travel
Fork materialMagnesium/aluminum/steel, single crownAluminum, single crown
Rear shockFastrax ARL, 5" travelFox Float RP2, 5" travel
Drivetrain
Component groupMountain MixMountain Mix
ShiftersShimano DeoreShimano Deore
Front derailleurShimano Deore, 34.9mm clampShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano SLXShimano XT Shadow
CranksetFSA Alpha Drive, 44/32/22 teethFSA Moto MegaExo, 22/32/44 teeth
Bottom bracketFSA PowerdriveFSA Mega EXO
BB shell width73mm—
CassetteShimano HG50Shimano Deore
Rear cogs9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth9-speed, 11 - 34 teeth
ChainKMC HG53Shimano HG53-9
PedalsShimano M505Shimano PD-M505
Brakes
BrakesShimano M486 Hydraulic Disc w/7" Rotor brakes, Shimano M486 hydraulic leversHayes Stroker Trail w/V6 Rotor brakes, Hayes Stroker Trail Hydraulic levers
Cockpit & contact points
Headset1 1/8" - 1 1/2" FSA Gravity SXETh
HandlebarKona XC/BC RiserKona XC/BC
Handlebar extensionsNot includedNot included
StemKona XC/BCKona XC/BC
SaddleWTB Speed V Sport SEWTB Speed V Comp
SeatpostKona XC/BCKona XC/BC
Wheels & tires
HubsFront: Formula disc, Rear: Shimano M475 discFront: KK Disc, Rear: Shimano M525 disc
RimsAlex ACE-18Sun EQ 2.3SL
SpokesStainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)DT Swiss stainless steel, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front tire26 x 2.35 Kenda Nevegal26 x 2.35" Maxxis Ignitor
Wheel size26" wheels26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 14, 2026.