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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: 2013 Kona Sutra is Touring; 2011 Kona SUTRA is Road.

  2. Data limitation

    No geometry is recorded for 2013 Kona Sutra and 2011 Kona SUTRA.

  3. Gearing

    2013 Kona Sutra has a 13% lower climbing ratio than 2011 Kona SUTRA.

    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.

2013 Kona Sutra48/36/26T · 11–32T
Lowest0.81:1Highest4.36:1Total range537%

Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.

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.

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
2013 Kona Sutra
2011 Kona Sutra
Overview
Model Year
2013
2011
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Sutra
Sutra
Bicycle Type
Touring
Road race & triathlon
Original MSRP
Not documented
$1,399.00
Colors
Blue/Gold/White
Dark green metallic
Sizes
49cm, 53cm, 56cm, 59cm, 61cm
SC49, SC53, SC56, SC59, SC61cm
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
—
Steel
Frame Material
Chromoly
Kona Cromoly Butted
Fork
Kona Project 2
Kona Project Two
Drivetrain
Component Group
—
Road Mix
Shifters
Shimano BarCon
Shimano Bar-Con
Front Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Tiagra
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore LX Trekking
Shimano XT Shadow
Crankset
Shimano Deore 48/36/26t
Shimano Sora, 50/39/30t teeth
Bottom Bracket
Shimano BB51
Shimano Sora
Cassette
Shimano Deore 11x32t
Shimano HG-50
Rear Cogs
3x9 Speeds
9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain
KMC HG53
Shimano HG50
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes CX5
Avid BB7 brakes, Tektro RL-340 alloy levers
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
TH 848
Fsa
Handlebar
Kona Deluxe Road
Kona Deluxe Road Bar
Handlebar Extensions
—
Not included
Stem
Kona XC/Road Deluxe
Kona Deluxe Road
Saddle
WTB Rocket V Comp
WTB Rocket V Como
Seatpost
Kona Offset
Kona Double Clamp
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
—
Shimano Deore disc
Rims
—
Freedom Ryder 21
Spokes
—
Sandvik stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front Tire
Continental Contact 700x32
700 x 32c Continental Contact
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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