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2017 Kona Kahuna DDL · 2016 Kona Kahuna DDL

Specification2017 Kona Kahuna DDL2016 Kona Kahuna DDL
Overview
Model year20172016
BrandKonaKona
ModelKahuna DDLKahuna DDL
Bicycle typeMountainMountain
Archive ID900003177900003246
ColorsMatt Lime/Black/WhiteMatt Charcoal w/ Team Orange & Purple Decals
SizesS; M; L; XLS; M; L; XL
Frameset
Frame constructionKona Race Light 6061 Aluminum ButtedKona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkRockShox Recon Gold RL Solo Air 100mm TaperedRockShox Recon Gold TK Solo Air 100mm tapered QR15
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano SLXShimano Deore
Front derailleurn/aShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano XT Shawdow PlusShimano XT Shadow Plus
CranksetRaceFace Aeffect; Chainring: 32t Narrow/wideRaceFace Æffect; Chainring: 24/36t
Bottom bracketShimano PF92Shimano Press Fit 92
CassetteShimano SLX 11-42t 11spdShimano HG50 11-36t 10spd
ChainKMC X11KMC X10
Pedalsn/an/a
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Shimano SLX; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano SLX 180mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano SLX 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano SLXBrake Calipers: Shimano Deore; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano Deore 180mm (centerlock); Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano Deore 160mm (centerlock); Brake Levers: Shimano Deore
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA No.57BFSA No.57B
HandlebarKona XC/BC RiserKona XC/BC Riser
StemKona XC/BCKona XC/BC
SaddleWTB Volt Sport SE (Volt Sport SE 250 size S)WTB Volt Sport SE
SeatpostKona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mmKona Thumb w/Offset
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Shimano SLX 100x15mm / (R) Shimano SLX 142x12mm(F) Shimano Deore QR15 / (R) Shimano Deore 142x12mm
RimsWTB STP I19 TCSWTB STP I19 TCS
SpokesStainless Black 14gStainless 14g Black
Front tireMaxxis Ikon EXO TR 29x2.2"Maxxis Ikon EXO TR 29x2.2"
Rear tireMaxxis Ikon EXO TR 29x2.2"Maxxis Ikon EXO TR 29x2.2"
Wheel size29"29"

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2017 Kona Kahuna DDL2016 Kona Kahuna DDL
Selected size / positionMM
Reach430 mm430 mm
Stack617 mm617 mm
Head-tube angle69°69°
Seat-tube angle74°75°
Seat tube420 mm420 mm
Head tube105 mm105 mm
Chainstay / rear center440 mm440 mm
Wheelbase1134 mm1129 mm
Bottom-bracket drop60 mm60 mm
Bottom-bracket height312 mm—
Standover height730 mm670 mm
Fork offset / rake51 mm46 mm
Front center701 mm696 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 5, 2026.