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2018 Kona Splice · 2016 Kona Splice

Specification2018 Kona Splice2016 Kona Splice
Overview
Model year20182016
BrandKonaKona
ModelSpliceSPLICE
Bicycle typeHybrid/ComfortHybrid
Archive ID900003583900003746
ColorsMatt Black w/ Midnight Blue DecalsMatt Charcoal w/ Silver & White Decals
SizesS; M; L; XLS; M; L; XL
Frameset
Frame constructionKona 6061 Aluminum ButtedKona 6061 Aluminum Butted
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkSuntour NEX Coil Spring 63mmSuntour NEX 63mm
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano AceraShimano Acera Rapidfire Plus
Front derailleurShimano TourneyShimano M191
Rear derailleurShimano TourneyShimano Tourney
CranksetShimano Altus; Chainring: 22/32/42tShimano Altus; Chainring: 22/32/44t
Bottom bracketCh52FSA 7420
CassetteShimano HG31 11-34t 8spdShimano Altus 11-34t 8spd
ChainKMC Z72KMC Z72
PedalsKona JS2Wellgo Platform
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Tektro HDM285; Front Brake Rotor: Tektro HDM285 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Tektro HDM285 160mm; Brake Levers: Tektro HDM285Brake Calipers: Tektro HDM290; Front Brake Rotor: Tektro HDM290 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Tektro HDM290 160mm; Brake Levers: Tektro HDM290
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA No.10PFSA ZST no. 10P
HandlebarKona Aluminum RiserKona Aluminum Riser
StemKona ControlKona Control
SaddleKona CrosstrailKona Crosstrail
SeatpostKona Thumb w/Offset 27.2mmKona Thumb
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Formula 100x9mm / (R) Formula 135x10mm(F) Joytech / (R) Joytech
RimsDouble Wall alloyAlex MD19
SpokesStainless Black 15g fr /14g rrSandvik Stainless 15g fr /14g rr
Front tireSchwalbe Hurricane 700x40cSchwalbe Tyrago 700x40c
Rear tireSchwalbe Hurricane 700x40cSchwalbe Tyrago 700x40c
Wheel size700c700c

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2018 Kona Splice2016 Kona Splice
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 mm—
Standover height740 mm710 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 5, 2026.