Bicycle Archive · Specification report

2009 Kona Bass

Velopedia Archive ID 16969

Overview

Model year	2009
Brand	Kona
Model	Bass
Bicycle type	Mountain bike, front & rear suspension
Archive ID	16969
Original MSRP	$2,599.00
Colors	Purple Metallic/White
Sizes	Small, medium, large

Frameset

Frame construction	TIG-welded
Frame material	Kona Clump DH 7005 Aluminum
Fork	Marzocchi Dirt Jumper 1, 100mm travel
Fork material	Single
Rear shock	Marzocchi Roco Air TST w/Piggyback, 4" travel

Drivetrain

Component group	Mountain Mix
Shifters	Shimano Deore
Front derailleur	E.Thirteen STS, chain retention device
Rear derailleur	Shimano XT Shadow
Crankset	Race Face Evolve DH, 36 teeth
Bottom bracket	Race Face X-Type
BB shell width	68mm
Cassette	Shimano Deore
Rear cogs	9-speed, 11 - 32 teeth
Chain	Shimano Deore
Pedals	Kona Wah-Wah

Brakes

Brakes	Shimano M575 disc brakes, Shimano M575 Hydraulic levers

Cockpit & contact points

Headset	1 1/8" TH w/Big Nut
Handlebar	Race Face Evolve DH
Handlebar extensions	Not included
Stem	Race Face Evolve DH
Saddle	WTB Devo HP Comp
Seatpost	Race Face Evolve DH

Wheels & tires

Hubs	Front: Formula DH 20mm, Rear: Shimano M525 disc
Rims	Sun EQ 2.9SL
Spokes	Sandvic stainless, 14ga. (2.0mm)
Front tire	26 x 2.35" Maxxis Minion DH
Wheel size	26" wheels

Manufacturer-published archive data. Confirm exact standards and dimensions before ordering parts or performing service. Generated by Velopedia on September 27, 2026.