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Compare published geometry, gearing and specifications for up to three bicycles.

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At a glance

Key differences

Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.

  1. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2010 Kona Zing and 2012 Kona Zing.

  2. Gearing

    2012 Kona Zing has a 7% lower climbing ratio than 2010 Kona Zing.

    A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.

Gearing comparison

Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2010 Kona Zing50/34T · 12–25T · 9-speed
Lowest1.36:1Highest4.17:1Total range306%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear9.6 mphHighest gear29.3 mph

Uses front tire 700C×23; rear size isn’t listed.

2012 Kona Zing50/34T · 12–27T · 9-speed
Lowest1.26:1Highest4.17:1Total range331%

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 Zing
2012 Kona Zing
Overview
Model Year
2010
2012
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Zing
Zing
Bicycle Type
Road/sport
Road
Original MSRP
$899.00
Not documented
Colors
Metallic Black and Blue
Blue
Sizes
49cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm, 61cm
49cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm, 61cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
—
Frame Material
Kona 7005 Aluminum Butted
7005 Race Light butted alloy
Fork
Kona Carbon
Carbon Race by Deda
Fork Material
Carbon, aero crown
—
Drivetrain
Component Group
Road Mix
—
Shifters
Shimano Sora
Shimano Sora 9sp
Front Derailleur
Shimano Sora, 34.9mm clamp
Shimano Sora
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Sora
Shimano Tiagra SS
Crankset
FSA Gossamer, 50/34 teeth
FSA Vero Compact 50/34t
Bottom Bracket
RPM 7420
TH 7420
BB Shell Width
68mm
—
Cassette
Shimano HG50
Shimano HG50 12-27t
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 12 - 25 teeth
—
Chain
KMC HG53
Shimano HG-53
Brakes
Brakes
Tektro R538 brakes, Shimano Sora levers
Tektro R310
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless FSA Orbit C#8
FSA Orbit
Handlebar
Kona Road
Kona Road Bar
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
—
Stem
Kona Road
Kona Road Stem
Saddle
Velo Road
Kona Road Race
Seatpost
Kona Road
Kona Road
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Front: Formula, Rear: Shimano Tiagra
—
Rims
Alex Race 24
Shimano R501-A
Spokes
Sandvic stainless, 15g
—
Front Tire
700 x 23c Continental Ultra Sport
Conti Ultrasport 700 X 23c
Wheel Size
700c wheels
—

Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.

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