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2018 Kona Sutra · 2021 Kona Sutra

Specification2018 Kona Sutra2021 Kona Sutra
Overview
Model year20182021
BrandKonaKona
ModelSutraSutra
Bicycle typeTouringTouring
Archive ID900003202900001999
Original MSRP—$1,699.00
ColorsGloss Royal Blue w/ Grey & Orange DecalsGloss Concrete Green w/ Avocado & Indigo Decals
Sizes46; 48.5; 52; 54; 56; 5848; 50; 52; 54; 56; 58
Frameset
Frame constructionKona Cromoly ButtedKona Cromoly Butted
Frame materialSteelSteel
ForkKona Project Two Cromoly Disc TouringKona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring
Fork materialSteelSteel
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano BarConMicroShift
Front derailleurShimano AlivioShimano Deore
Rear derailleurShimano Deore SGSShimano Deore SGS
CranksetShimano Deore; Chainring: 26/36/48tShimano Deore; Chainring: 26/36/48t
Bottom bracketShimano 73mmShimano 73mm
CassetteShimano Alivio 11-34t 9spdShimano Deore 11-36t 10spd
ChainKMC X9Shimano Deore
Pedalsn/an/a
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Hayes CX Expert; Front Brake Rotor: Hayes L-Series 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Hayes L-Series 160mm; Brake Levers: Tektro RRL-ABrake Calipers: TRP Spyre C Flat mount; Front Brake Rotor: TRP Spyre C 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: TRP Spyre C 160mm; Brake Levers: Tektro RRL-A
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA TH848FSA TH848
HandlebarKona RoadKona Road
StemKona RoadKona Road
SaddleBrooks B17 LeatherBrooks B17 Leather
SeatpostKona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mmKona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Shimano Deore 100x9mm / (R) Shimano Deore 135x10mm(F) Formula 100x12mm / (R) Formula 142x12mm
RimsWTB STP I19 TCSWTB ST I23 TCS 2.0
SpokesStainless Black 14gStainless Black 14g
Front tireSchwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40cSchwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40c
Rear tireSchwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40cSchwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40c
Wheel size700c700c

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2018 Kona Sutra2021 Kona Sutra
Selected size / position5454
Reach386 mm386 mm
Stack598 mm598 mm
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Seat tube540 mm540 mm
Head tube147 mm147 mm
Chainstay / rear center445 mm445 mm
Wheelbase1059 mm1059 mm
Bottom-bracket drop72 mm72 mm
Bottom-bracket height282 mm283 mm
Standover height810 mm810 mm
Fork offset / rake50 mm50 mm
Front center624 mm624 mm

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