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2016 Kona Makena · 2018 Kona Makena

Specification2016 Kona Makena2018 Kona Makena
Overview
Model year20162018
BrandKonaKona
ModelMakenaMakena
Bicycle typeYouthYouth
Archive ID900003752900003585
ColorsMatt Cyan w/ White & Orange Decals or Gloss Lime w/ White & Black DecalsMatt Black & Grey or Gloss Pink & Light Blue
Sizes11"11"
Frameset
Frame constructionKona 6061 Aluminum ButtedKona 6061 Aluminum Butted
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkCH 510 30mmKona Project Two JR
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: 32t
Bottom bracketChCh32
CassetteShimano 14-28t 7spdShimano 14-34t 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 ThumbKona Thumb 27.2mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Formula / (R) Formula(F) KT / (R) KT
RimsShining A-6NSingle Wall alloy
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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Measurement2016 Kona Makena2018 Kona Makena
Selected size / position11"S
Reach323 mm330 mm
Stack414 mm392 mm
Head-tube angle70°69°
Seat-tube angle73°73°
Seat tube280 mm280 mm
Head tube95 mm90 mm
Chainstay / rear center375 mm375 mm
Wheelbase897 mm906 mm
Bottom-bracket drop5 mm6 mm
Bottom-bracket height—261 mm
Standover height515 mm520 mm
Fork offset / rake43 mm45 mm
Front center522 mm531 mm

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