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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
- Data limitation
No geometry is recorded for 2012 Kona Shred.
- Data limitation
Only 2018 Kona Shred has enough published drivetrain data for gearing calculations.
- Equipment
2018 Kona Shred has 20 mm more front travel than 2012 Kona Shred in the selected sizes.
Front travel is fork suspension stroke, not rear-wheel travel.
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.
Lowest0.71:1Highest3.27:1Total range464%
Estimated speed at 90 RPMLowest gearHighest gear
Rear tire: 27.5×2.25.
Gearing unavailable for this size.
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
2018 Kona Shred
2012 Kona Shred
Overview
Model Year
2018
2012
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Shred
Shred
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Colors
Matt Grey w/ Orange & Charcoal Decals
Matte Silver
Sizes
S (26"), M, L, XL
13, 16, 17
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
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Frame Material
Aluminum
Kona Clump 7005 Aluminum
Fork
Suntour XCM Coil Spring 120mm
Rock Shox Recon Silver R 100mm
Drivetrain
Shifters
Shimano Altus
Shimano Altus
Front Derailleur
Shimano Altus
Shimano Altus
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore
Shimano Acera 8spd
Crankset
FSA Step-Up; Chainring: 24/36t/Bash
FSA Step-Up ISIS
Bottom Bracket
FSA RPM Isis
RPM Isis DH
Cassette
Shimano Acera 11-34t 9spd
Shimano HG30 8spd 11-32t
Chain
KMC X9
Shimano HG40
Pedals
Wellgo Platform
Kona JackShit
Brakes
Brakes
Brake Calipers: Tektro Auriga; Front Brake Rotor: Tektro Light Wave 180mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Tektro Light Wave 160mm; Brake Levers: Tektro Auriga
Tektro Hydraulic 160mm
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
FSA No.57B
Ch
Handlebar
Kona XC/BC Riser
Kona OB/DH Riser
Stem
Kona DH
Kona OB/DH
Saddle
Kona OB
Kona DJ
Seatpost
Kona Thumb 31.6mm
Kona Thumb
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
(F) Joytech 100x9mm / (R) Shimano 135x10mm
Shimano M475 Disc Shimano M475 Disc
Rims
Double Wall alloy
—
Spokes
Stainless 14g
—
Front Tire
Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5/26x2.25"
Maxxis High Roller/Minion DHF
Rear Tire
Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5/26x2.25"
—
Wheel Size
26"
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Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
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Reach
435 mm
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Stack
612 mm
—
Head-tube angle
67.5°
—
Seat-tube angle
74.5°
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Seat tube
432 mm
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Head tube
110 mm
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Chainstay / rear center
425 mm
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Wheelbase
1134 mm
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Bottom-bracket drop
52 mm
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Bottom-bracket height
299 mm
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Standover height
690 mm
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Fork offset / rake
42 mm
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Front center
714 mm
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Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.