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2016 Kona Ute · 2018 Kona Ute

Specification2016 Kona Ute2018 Kona Ute
Overview
Model year20162018
BrandKonaKona
ModelUteUte
Bicycle typeSpecialtySpecialty
Archive ID900003754900003173
ColorsGloss Black w/ Off-White & Silver DecalsGloss Black w/ Off-White & Silver Decals
Sizes18"; 20"18"; 20"
Frameset
Frame constructionKona 6061 Aluminum ButtedKona 7005 Aluminum Butted
Frame materialAluminumAluminum
ForkKona Project Two Aluminum DiscKona Project Two Aluminum Disc
Fork materialAluminumAluminum
Rear shockn/an/a
Drivetrain
ShiftersShimano AceraShimano Acera
Front derailleurShimano AceraShimano Acera
Rear derailleurShimano Deore ShadowShimano Deore Shadow
CranksetFSA Alpha Drive; Chainring: 26/36t bashguardFSA Alpha Drive; Chainring: 26/36t bashguard
Bottom bracketFSA 8420STFSA 8420ST
CassetteShimano Acera 11-32t 9spdShimano Acera 11-32t 9spd
ChainKMC HG53KMC X9
PedalsWellgo PlatformKona JS2
Brakes
BrakesBrake Calipers: Shimano Hydraulic; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano 160mm; Brake Levers: Shimano HydraulicBrake Calipers: Tektro HDM285; Front Brake Rotor: Tektro 160mm; Rear Brake Rotor: Tektro 160mm; Brake Levers: Tektro HDM285
Cockpit & contact points
HeadsetFSA TH ZST no.10FSA N0.10
HandlebarKona HandplantKona Handplant
StemKona RoadKona Road
SaddleVelo PlushVelo Plush
SeatpostKona CommuterKona Commuter 27.2mm
Wheels & tires
Hubs(F) Formula / (R) Shimano Deore(F) Formula / (R) Shimano Deore 135x10mm
RimsWTB Freedom CruzDiscWTB Freedom CruzDisc
SpokesSandvik Stainless 14gSandvik Stainless 14g
Front tireWTB Freedom Trekking 700x40cWTB Trekking Comp 700x40c
Rear tireWTB Freedom Trekking 700x40cWTB Trekking Comp 700x40c
Wheel size700c700c

Geometry comparison

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Measurement2016 Kona Ute2018 Kona Ute
Selected size / position18S-18
Reach421 mm421 mm
Stack581 mm581 mm
Head-tube angle71°71°
Seat-tube angle74°74°
Seat tube457 mm457 mm
Head tube135 mm135 mm
Chainstay / rear center625 mm625 mm
Wheelbase1273 mm1273 mm
Bottom-bracket drop50 mm50 mm
Bottom-bracket height—305 mm
Standover height730 mm695 mm
Fork offset / rake44 mm44 mm
Front center652 mm652 mm

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on November 5, 2026.