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2018 Kona Splice DL · 2017 Kona Splice DL

Specification2018 Kona Splice DL2017 Kona Splice DL
Overview
Model year20182017
BrandKonaKona
ModelSplice DLSplice DL
Bicycle typeHybrid/ComfortCity/Commuter
Archive ID900003582900003221
ColorsMatt Dark Olive w/ Olive DecalsMatt Charcoal/Silver/Mustard Decals
SizesS; M; L; XLS; M; L; XL
Frameset
Frame constructionKona 6061 Aluminum ButtedKona 6061 Aluminum Butted
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkSuntour NCX D LO Coil Spring 63mmSuntour NCX D LO Coil Spring 63mm
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano AlivioShimano Alivio
Front derailleurShimano AceraShimano Acera
Rear derailleurShimano DeoreShimano Deore
CranksetShimano Acera; Chainring: 22/30/40tShimano Acera; Chainring: 22/30/40t
Bottom bracketShimano 68mmShimano
CassetteShimano Alivio 11-34t 9spdShimano Acera 11-34t 9spd
ChainKMC X9KMC X9
PedalsKona JS2Wellgo Platform
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Shimano Hydraulic; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano RT56 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano RT56 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano HydraulicBrake Calipers: Shimano Hydraulic; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano Hydraulic
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA No.10PFSA No. 10P
HandlebarKona Aluminum RiserKona Aluminum Riser
StemKona ControlKona Control
SaddleKona CrosstrailWTB Freedom Aon
SeatpostKona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mmKona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Formula 100x9mm / (R) Joytech 135x10mm(F) Joytech 100x9mm / (R) Joytech 135x10mm
RimsDouble Wall alloyDouble wall alloy
SpokesStainless Black 15g fr /14g rrStainless Black 15g fr /14g rr
Front tireSchwalbe Hurricane 700x40cSchwalbe Mondial 700x40c
Rear tireSchwalbe Hurricane 700x40cSchwalbe Mondial 700x40c
Wheel size700c700c

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2018 Kona Splice DL2017 Kona Splice DL
Selected size / positionMM
Reach417 mm417 mm
Stack608 mm608 mm
Head-tube angle70°70°
Seat-tube angle73.5°73.5°
Seat tube432 mm432 mm
Head tube130 mm130 mm
Chainstay / rear center440 mm440 mm
Wheelbase1096 mm1096 mm
Bottom-bracket drop53 mm53 mm
Bottom-bracket height302 mm302 mm
Standover height740 mm740 mm
Fork offset / rake38 mm38 mm
Front center661 mm661 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 6, 2026.