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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. Identity & price

    These bicycles are categorized differently: 2011 Kona SUTRA is Road; 2010 Kona Sutra is Touring.

  2. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2011 Kona SUTRA and 2010 Kona Sutra.

  3. Identity & price

    2010 Kona Sutra had an original MSRP $200 lower than 2011 Kona SUTRA.

    Original MSRP is the published list price when new, not today’s used-bike value.

Gearing comparison

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

RPM

RPM = pedal turns per minute.

2011 Kona SUTRA50/39/30T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.94:1Highest4.55:1Total range485%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.8 mphHighest gear32.9 mph

Uses front tire 700C×32; rear size isn’t listed.

2010 Kona Sutra50/39/30T · 11–32T · 9-speed
Lowest0.94:1Highest4.55:1Total range485%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gear6.8 mphHighest gear32.9 mph

Uses front tire 700C×32; 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
2011 Kona Sutra
2010 Kona Sutra
Overview
Model Year
2011
2010
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Sutra
Sutra
Bicycle Type
Road race & triathlon
Touring
Original MSRP
$1,399.00
$1,199.00
Colors
Dark green metallic
Metallic Brown
Sizes
SC49, SC53, SC56, SC59, SC61cm
49cm, 52cm, 54cm, 56cm, 58cm, 60cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Steel
TIG-welded
Frame Material
Kona Cromoly Butted
Kona Custom Butted Cromoly
Fork
Kona Project Two
Kona P2
Fork Material
—
Unicrown
Drivetrain
Component Group
Road Mix
Touring Mix
Shifters
Shimano Bar-Con
Shimano Bar-Con
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shimano Tiagra, 28.6mm clamp
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT Shadow
Shimano XT
Crankset
Shimano Sora, 50/39/30t teeth
FSA Omega, 50/39/30 teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano Sora
FSA Mega EXO
BB Shell Width
—
68mm
Cassette
Shimano HG-50
Shimano HG50
Rear Cogs
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
Shimano HG50
Shimano HG53
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB7 brakes, Tektro RL-340 alloy levers
Avid BB7 Road disc brakes, Tektro RL-520A levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Fsa
1 1/8" threadless TH
Handlebar
Kona Deluxe Road Bar
Kona Sweeper
Handlebar Extensions
Not included
Not included
Stem
Kona Deluxe Road
Kona Road
Saddle
WTB Rocket V Como
WTB Rocket V Como
Seatpost
Kona Double Clamp
Kona Road Deluxe
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
Shimano Deore disc
Shimano M525 disc
Rims
Freedom Ryder 21
Alex XD-Lite
Spokes
Sandvik stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Sandvic stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
700 x 32c Continental Contact
700 x 32c Continental Contact
Wheel Size
700c wheels
700c wheels

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

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