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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2010 Kona Sutra and 2012 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%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
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
2010 Kona Sutra
2012 Kona Sutra
Overview
Model Year
2010
2012
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Sutra
Sutra
Bicycle Type
Touring
Touring
Original MSRP
$1,199.00
Not documented
Colors
Metallic Brown
Dark Blue Metallic
Sizes
49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
49cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm, 61cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
—
Frame Material
Kona Custom Butted Cromoly
Kona Cromoly Butted
Fork
Kona P2
Kona Project Two Touring
Fork Material
Unicrown
—
Drivetrain
Component Group
Touring Mix
—
Shifters
Shimano Bar-Con
Shimano Bar Con
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra, 28.6mm clamp
Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Shimano Shadow XT Shadow SGS
Crankset
FSA Omega, 50/39/30 teeth
Shimano Sora 50/39/30
Bottom Bracket
FSA Mega EXO
Shimano Sora
BB Shell Width
68mm
—
Cassette
Shimano HG50
HG50 9spd 11-32t
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
—
Chain
Shimano HG53
Shimano HG50
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB7 Road disc brakes, Tektro RL-520A levers
Avid BB7 Road 160mm
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless TH
TH 848
Handlebar
Kona Sweeper
Kona Deluxe Road
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Kona Road
Kona Deluxe Road
Saddle
WTB Rocket V Como
WTB Rocket V Comp
Seatpost
Kona Road Deluxe
Kona Double Clamp
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano M525 disc
—
Rims
Alex XD-Lite
Freedom Ryder 21
Spokes
Sandvic stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
—
Front Tire
700 x 32c Continental Contact
Conti Contact 700 X 32c
Wheel Size
700c wheels
—
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.