Bicycle Archive · Specification report2016 Kona Unit · 2019 Kona Unit
| Specification | 2016 Kona Unit | 2019 Kona Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Overview | ||
| Model year | 2016 | 2019 |
| Brand | Kona | Kona |
| Model | Unit | Unit |
| Bicycle type | Mountain | Mountain |
| Archive ID | 900003712 | 900003150 |
| 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 |
| 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 | — |
| Rear shock | n/a | n/a |
| Drivetrain | ||
| Shifters | n/a | n/a |
| Front derailleur | n/a | n/a |
| Rear derailleur | n/a | n/a |
| 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" |
One selected size or frame position per bicycle, matching the comparison dropdown choices used when Print / PDF was opened.
| Measurement | 2016 Kona Unit | 2019 Kona Unit |
|---|---|---|
| Selected size / position | M | M |
| 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 |
Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 6, 2026.