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Key differences
Supported differences are shown below. Data limitations are labeled separately.
No key difference could be established from the available data. Check the full table for the details.
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.
Ratio1.78:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Rear tire: 29×2.25.
Ratio1.78:1
Estimated speed at 90 RPMGear
Rear tire: 27.5×2.8.
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
2016 Kona Unit
2019 Kona Unit
Overview
Model Year
2016
2019
Brand
Kona
Kona
Model
Unit
Unit
Bicycle Type
Mountain
Mountain
Colors
Gloss Orange-Black Fade w/ Black & Orange Decals or Gloss Yellow-Orange Fade w/ Orange Decals
Matt Eco Green w/ Slate Blue & Dirty Aqua Decals
Sizes
S, M, L, XL
S, M, L, XL
Weight
—
—
Frameset
Frame Construction
Reynolds 520 tubing
Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly
Frame Material
—
Steel
Fork
New redesigned Kona Cromoly rigid
Kona Plus Fork
Fork Material
Steel
—
Drivetrain
Crankset
FSA; Chainring: 32t
FSA Comet Modular; Chainring: 32t
Bottom Bracket
FSA MegaExo
FSA 73mm
Cassette
Novatech 18t
Joytech 18t
Chain
KMC Z610
KMC Z1 Narrow
Pedals
Kona JackShit
Kona JS2
Brakes
Brakes
Brake Calipers: Avid BB7; Front Brake Rotor: Avid G2 Clean Sweep 180mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Avid G2 Clean Sweep 160mm; Brake Levers: Avid FR5
Brake Calipers: Tektro HDM275; Front Brake Rotor: Tektro TR180 180mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Tektro TR160 160mm; Brake Levers: Tektro HDM275
Cockpit & Contact Points
Headset
TH ZST no.10
TH ZST no.10
Handlebar
Kona XC/BC Riser
Kona XC/BC Riser
Stem
Kona XC/BC
Kona XC/BC
Saddle
WTB Volt Comp
WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S)
Seatpost
Kona Thumb w/Offset
Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm
Wheels & Tires
Hubs
(F) Joytech / (R) Joytech
(F) Formula 100x9mm / (R) Formula 135x10mm
Rims
WTB STP i25 w/Tubeless Strips
WTB ST I35 TCS
Spokes
Sandvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr
Sandvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr
Front Tire
Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25"
WTB Ranger TCS 27.5x2.8"
Rear Tire
Maxxis Ardent 29x2.25"
WTB Ranger TCS 27.5x2.8"
Wheel Size
29"
27.5"
Geometry · choose a size for each bicycle
Geometry size
Reach
429 mm
429 mm
Stack
584 mm
582 mm
Head-tube angle
69°
69°
Seat-tube angle
74°
74°
Seat tube
420 mm
420 mm
Head tube
105 mm
105 mm
Chainstay / rear center
434 mm
442 mm
Wheelbase
1108 mm
1121 mm
Bottom-bracket drop
60 mm
60 mm
Bottom-bracket height
—
300 mm
Standover height
700 mm
720 mm
Fork offset / rake
45 mm
50 mm
Front center
681 mm
686 mm
Historical specifications are presented as an archival reference. Components may have varied by market, size, or production run.