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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Frame geometry
2026 Kona Lava Dome has 15 mm more reach than 2020 Kona Lava Dome in the selected sizes.
More reach puts the head-tube reference farther forward, not necessarily the hands.
- Frame geometry
2026 Kona Lava Dome has 13 mm more stack than 2020 Kona Lava Dome in the selected sizes.
More stack places the frame reference higher, not necessarily the handlebar.
- Handling
2026 Kona Lava Dome has a 0.5° slacker head-tube angle than 2020 Kona Lava Dome in the selected sizes.
Fork offset, tire size and wheelbase also affect steering; head angle alone is not a handling verdict.
- Gearing
2020 Kona Lava Dome has a 6% lower climbing ratio than 2026 Kona Lava Dome.
A lower ratio gives more mechanical advantage; rear-wheel rollout determines distance per crank turn.
Selected-size geometry
Geometry overlay
Frames share one scale and a bottom-bracket alignment. Size labels differ by brand; schematic drawing aids are identified below.
Gearing comparison
Lower gears help on climbs. Higher gears suit higher speeds.
RPM
RPM = pedal turns per minute.
Lowest0.65:1Highest2.73:1Total range418%
Speed unavailable: wheel or tire size is missing or unclear.
Lowest0.61:1Highest3.27:1Total range536%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 29×2.25.
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.
Complete specification tableShows different published values and gaps where a bicycle lacks data. Different wording reflects source language, not necessarily different components. Swipe for more columns.
Specification
2026 Kona Lava Dome
2020 Kona Lava Dome
Overview
Model Year
2026
2020
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Lava Dome
Lava Dome
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Original MSRP
$799.00
Not documented
Colors
Gloss Celestial Blue w/ Reef Decals
Gloss Green or Black w/ Emerald Green & Slime Decals
Sizes
XS, S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
Frame Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Fork
Suntour XCM32 100mm
Suntour XCR 32 LO-R Coil Spring 100mm
Drivetrain
Shifters
Microshift Advent
Shimano Altus
Front Derailleur
—
Shimano Altus
Rear Derailleur
Microshift Advent w/ Clutch
Shimano Alivio
Crankset
Prowheel Charm; Chainring: Prowheel 30t
Shimano Altus; Chainring: 22/36t
Bottom Bracket
Fei Min 73mm
Shimano 73mm
Cassette
Microshift Advent 11-46t 9spd
Shimano HG200 11-36t 9spd
Chain
KMC X9
KMC X9
Pedals
Kona JS2
Kona JS2
Brakes
Brakes
Brake Calipers: Shimano MT200; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano SM-RT26 180mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano SM-RT26 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano MT200
Brake Calipers: Tektro HDM275 Hydraulic; Front Brake Rotor: Tektro TR180 180mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Tektro TR160 160mm; Brake Levers: Tektro HDM275 Hydraulic
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
Feimen HP-H868B
FSA No.57B
Handlebar
Kona XC/BC Riser
Kona XC/BC Riser
Stem
Kona XC
Kona XC
Saddle
Kona XC
Kona XC
Seatpost
Kona Thumb 31.6mm
Kona Thumb 31.6mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
(F) Joytech 100x9mm / (R) Joytech 135x10mm
(F) Formula 100x9mm / (R) Formula 135x10mm
Rims
HL I27 (XS=26, SM=27.5", MD-XL=29")
Alex DP25
Spokes
Stainless Black 14g
Stainless Black 14g
Front Tire
WTB Trail Boss 2.25" (XS=26, SM=27.5", MD-XL=29")
WTB Trail Boss 29x2.25"
Rear Tire
WTB Trail Boss 2.25" (XS=26, SM=27.5", MD-XL=29")
WTB Trail Boss 29x2.25"
Wheel Size
—
29"
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
455 mm
440 mm
Stack
624 mm
611 mm
Head-tube angle
67.5°
68°
Seat-tube angle
75°
75°
Seat tube
410 mm
420 mm
Head tube
120 mm
105 mm
Chainstay / rear center
450 mm
450 mm
Wheelbase
1190 mm
1164 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
60 mm
60 mm
Bottom-bracket height
315 mm
315 mm
Standover height
728 mm
733 mm
Fork offset / rake
51 mm
51 mm
Front center
746 mm
720 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.