Bicycle Archive · Specification reportBicycle Archive · Specification report2018 Kona Big Kahuna · 2013 Kona Big Kahuna
| Specification | 2018 Kona Big Kahuna | 2013 Kona Big Kahuna |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 2018 | 2013 |
| Brand | Kona | Kona |
| Model | Big Kahuna | Big Kahuna |
| Bicycle type | Mountain | Mountain Hardtail |
| Archive ID | 900003576 | 9228330 |
| Colors | Gloss Hot Orange & Black w/ Black & Blue Decals | Matte Gray/White/Silver |
| Sizes | S; M; L; XL | 16", 18", 19", 20", 22" |
| Frameset | ||
| Frame construction | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted | — |
| Frame material | Aluminum | Kona Scandium |
| Fork | RockShox Recon RL Solo Air 100mm Tapered 110mm Spacing | RockShox Reba RL 29 100mm |
| Rear shock | n/a | — |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Shifters | Shimano Deore | SRAM X7 |
| Front derailleur | Shimano Deore | SRAM X7 |
| Rear derailleur | Shimano Deore | SRAM X9 |
| Crankset | RaceFace Aeffect; Chainring: 22/36t | SRAM X7 38/24t |
| Bottom bracket | RaceFace 83mm | SRAM GXP |
| Cassette | Shimano HG500 11-42t 10spd | SRAM PG 1030 11x36T |
| Rear cogs | — | 2x10 Speeds |
| Chain | Shimano HG54 | SRAM PC 1031 |
| Pedals | Kona JS2 | Shimano M520 |
| Brakes | ||
| Brakes | Brake Calipers: Shimano Hydraulic MT500; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT26 180mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT26 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano Hydraulic MT500 | Avid Elixir 5 |
| Cockpit & contact points | ||
| Headset | FSA No.57B | FSA No. 57B-1 |
| Handlebar | Kona XC/BC Riser | Kona Energy |
| Stem | Kona XC/BC | Kona XC/Road Deluxe |
| Saddle | WTB Pure V Sport | WTB Volt Comp |
| Seatpost | Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm | Kona Offset |
| Wheels & tires | ||
| Hubs | (F) Formula 110x15mm / (R) Formula 157x12mm | — |
| Rims | WTB Scraper i40 Pinned TCS | Easton XC 29er |
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g | — |
| Front tire | Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5x2.8" | Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2 |
| Rear tire | Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5x2.8" | — |
| Wheel size | 27.5" | — |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 2018 Kona Big Kahuna | 2013 Kona Big Kahuna |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | M | — |
| Reach | 429 mm | — |
| Stack | 613 mm | — |
| Head-tube angle | 69° | — |
| Seat-tube angle | 74° | — |
| Seat tube | 420 mm | — |
| Head tube | 105 mm | — |
| Chainstay / rear center | 440 mm | — |
| Wheelbase | 1135 mm | — |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 55 mm | — |
| Bottom-bracket height | 310 mm | — |
| Standover height | 745 mm | — |
| Fork offset / rake | 51 mm | — |
| Front center | 700 mm | — |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 6, 2026.