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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 Unit and 2009 Kona Unit.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2010 Kona Unit32T · 18T · 1-speed
Ratio1.78:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear13.7 mph

Uses front tire 29×2.1; rear size isn’t listed.

2009 Kona Unit32T · 18T · 1-speed
Ratio1.78:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear13.7 mph

Uses front tire 29×2.1; 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
2010 Kona Unit
2009 Kona Unit
Overview
Model Year
2010
2009
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Unit
Unit
Bicycle Type
Mountain bike, non-suspension
Mountain bike, front suspension
Original MSRP
$799.00
$849.00
Colors
Metallic Dark Green
Black Metallic
Sizes
16", 18", 19", 20", 22"
16", 18", 19", 20", 22"
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
TIG-welded
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Kona Butted Cromoly
Kona Chromoly Butted
Fork
Kona P2 29er Disc
Kona P2 29er Disc
Fork Material
Cromoly, unicrown crown
Unicrown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Single Speed Mix
Single Speed Mix
Crankset
FSA V-Drive w/Guard, 32 teeth
FSA V-Drive SS, 32 teeth
Bottom Bracket
FSA Mega EXO
FSA Mega EXO
BB Shell Width
73mm
73mm
Cassette
Formula
Formula Sprocket
Rear Cogs
1-speed, 18 teeth
1-speed, 18 teeth
Chain
KMC Z610
KMC Z610
Pedals
Kona Jackshit
Kona Jackshit Deluxe
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB7 w/7" rotor front/Avid BB7 w/6" rotor rear brakes, Avid FR-5 front/Avid FR- 5 rear levers
Avid BB 5 Mechanical brakes, Avid FR-5 levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
1 1/8" threadless TH
1 1/8" TH
Handlebar
Kona Energy Bar
Kona XC/BC
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona XC/BC
Kona XC/BC
Saddle
WTB Rocket V Comp
WTB Rocket V Comp
Seatpost
Kona XC/BC
Kona XC/BC
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Formula disc
Formula disc
Rims
Alex EN-24
Mavic TN 719
Spokes
Sandvic stainless, 15g
Sandvic stainless, 15ga. (1.8mm)
Front Tire
29 x 2.10" Kenda Small Block 8
29 x 2.10" Maxxis Ignitor
Wheel Size
29" wheels
29" wheels

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

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