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2017 Kona Makena · 2016 Kona Makena

Specification2017 Kona Makena2016 Kona Makena
Overview
Model year20172016
BrandKonaKona
ModelMakenaMakena
Bicycle typeYouthYouth
Archive ID900003597900003752
ColorsMatt Blue/White/Magenta or Matt Green/Yellow/BlackMatt Cyan w/ White & Orange Decals or Gloss Lime w/ White & Black Decals
Sizes11"11"
Frameset
Frame constructionKona 6061 Aluminum ButtedKona 6061 Aluminum Butted
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkCH 510 Coil Spring 30mmCH 510 30mm
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano 7spd RevoShimano 7spd Revo
Front derailleurn/an/a
Rear derailleurShimano Tourney SSShimano Tourney SS
CranksetProWheel 140mm; Chainring: 36tProWheel 140mm; Chainring: 36t
Bottom bracketChCh
CassetteShimano 14-28t 7spdShimano 14-28t 7spd
ChainKMC Z50KMC Z50
PedalsVP PlatformVP Platform
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Tektro V-Brake; Front Brake Rotor: n/a; Rear Brake Rotor: n/a; Brake Levers: Tektro JuniorBrake Calipers: Tektro V-Brake; Front Brake Rotor: n/a; Rear Brake Rotor: n/a; Brake Levers: Tektro Junior
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetCH-281CH-281
HandlebarKona RiserKona Riser
StemKona ControlKona Control
SaddleVelo JuniorVelo Junior
SeatpostKona Thumb 27.2mmKona Thumb
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Formula / (R) Formula 135x10mm(F) Formula / (R) Formula
RimsDouble wall alloyShining A-6N
SpokesStainless 14gStainless 14g
Front tireKenda Kwik 20x2.0"Kenda Kwik 20x2.0"
Rear tireKenda Kwik 20x2.0"Kenda Kwik 20x2.0"
Wheel size20"20"

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2017 Kona Makena2016 Kona Makena
Selected size / positionS11"
Reach330 mm323 mm
Stack392 mm414 mm
Head-tube angle69°70°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Seat tube280 mm280 mm
Head tube90 mm95 mm
Chainstay / rear center375 mm375 mm
Wheelbase901 mm897 mm
Bottom-bracket drop6 mm5 mm
Bottom-bracket height261 mm—
Standover height520 mm515 mm
Fork offset / rake40 mm43 mm
Front center527 mm522 mm

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