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2016 Kona Unit · 2019 Kona Unit

Specification2016 Kona Unit2019 Kona Unit
Overview
Model year20162019
BrandKonaKona
ModelUnitUnit
Bicycle typeMountainMountain
Archive ID900003712900003150
ColorsGloss Orange-Black Fade w/ Black & Orange Decals or Gloss Yellow-Orange Fade w/ Orange DecalsMatt Eco Green w/ Slate Blue & Dirty Aqua Decals
SizesS; M; L; XLS; M; L; XL
Frameset
Frame constructionReynolds 520 tubingReynolds 520 Butted Cromoly
Frame material—Steel
ForkNew redesigned Kona Cromoly rigidKona Plus Fork
Fork materialSteel—
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
Shiftersn/an/a
Front derailleurn/an/a
Rear derailleurn/an/a
CranksetFSA; Chainring: 32tFSA Comet Modular; Chainring: 32t
Bottom bracketFSA MegaExoFSA 73mm
CassetteNovatech 18tJoytech 18t
ChainKMC Z610KMC Z1 Narrow
PedalsKona JackShitKona JS2
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Avid BB7; Front Brake Rotor: Avid G2 Clean Sweep 180mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Avid G2 Clean Sweep 160mm; Brake Levers: Avid FR5Brake Calipers: Tektro HDM275; Front Brake Rotor: Tektro TR180 180mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Tektro TR160 160mm; Brake Levers: Tektro HDM275
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetTH ZST no.10TH ZST no.10
HandlebarKona XC/BC RiserKona XC/BC Riser
StemKona XC/BCKona XC/BC
SaddleWTB Volt CompWTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S)
SeatpostKona Thumb w/OffsetKona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Joytech / (R) Joytech(F) Formula 100x9mm / (R) Formula 135x10mm
RimsWTB STP i25 w/Tubeless StripsWTB ST I35 TCS
SpokesSandvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rrSandvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr
Front tireMaxxis Ardent 29x2.25"WTB Ranger TCS 27.5x2.8"
Rear tireMaxxis Ardent 29x2.25"WTB Ranger TCS 27.5x2.8"
Wheel size29"27.5"

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2016 Kona Unit2019 Kona Unit
Selected size / positionMM
Reach429 mm429 mm
Stack584 mm582 mm
Head-tube angle69°69°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Seat tube420 mm420 mm
Head tube105 mm105 mm
Chainstay / rear center434 mm442 mm
Wheelbase1108 mm1121 mm
Bottom-bracket drop60 mm60 mm
Bottom-bracket height—300 mm
Standover height700 mm720 mm
Fork offset / rake45 mm50 mm
Front center681 mm686 mm

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