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2026 Kona Dr Dew
City/Commuter bicycle from the Velopedia specification archive.
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What Velopedia knows
- Model year
- 2026
- Category
- City & Commuter
- Original MSRP
- $1,099.00
- Sizes
- S, M, L, XL
- Colors
- Satin Algae w/ Aspen Decals
- Geometry
- 4 manufacturer sizes · Geometry context
- Record coverage
- 22 preserved details · 8 archived images · original MSRP · preserved geometry
- Archive ID
- 900000975
Model history 2 other years
Frameset
| Frame Construction | Kona Butted Cromoly |
|---|---|
| Fork | Kona Cromoly |
| Rear Shock | n/a |
Drivetrain
| Front Derailleur | n/a |
|---|---|
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano CUES 6000 |
| Crankset | Shimano CUES 6000 40t / S-M 170mm / L-XL 175mm |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano BSA 73mm |
| Cassette | Shimano CUES 4000 11-50t 11spd |
| Chain | Shimano CUES LG500 |
| Pedals | Feimin Platform |
Brakes
| Brakes | Brake Calipers: Shimano ALTUS; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano 180mm Centerlock; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano 180mm Centerlock; Brake Levers: Shimano ALTUS |
|---|
Cockpit & Contact Points
| Headset | FSA Orbit No.1 EC34/EC34 |
|---|---|
| Handlebar | Kona Back 10º / Up 6º / Rise 70mm / Width 700mm |
| Stem | Kona 31.8mm / Rise 3º / Length 45mm |
| Saddle | Kona Commuter |
| Seatpost | Kona w/Offset 27.2mm / 375mm |
Wheels & Tires
| Hubs | (F) Shimano 12x100mm / (R) Shimano 12x142mm |
|---|---|
| Rims | Double Wall Aluminum |
| Spokes | Stainless 2.0mm Black |
| Front Tire | WTB Groov-E 29x2.0" |
| Rear Tire | WTB Groov-E 29x2.0" |
| Wheel Size | 29" |
Size-specific frame data
Geometry
Manufacturer-published geometry normalized for consistent archival comparison. Effective top tube and reach remain separate measurements because they describe different aspects of fit.
| Measurement | S | M | L | XL |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seat tube | 420 mm | 470 mm | 520 mm | 570 mm |
| Top tube | 565 mm | 606 mm | 648 mm | 689 mm |
| Head tube | 80 mm | 120 mm | 160 mm | 200 mm |
| Head-tube angle | 69° | 69° | 69° | 69° |
| Seat-tube angle | 73° | 73° | 73° | 73° |
| Chainstay / rear center | 470 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm | 470 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1098 mm | 1143 mm | 1187 mm | 1231 mm |
| Bottom-bracket drop | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm | 70 mm |
| Bottom-bracket height | 295 mm | 295 mm | 295 mm | 295 mm |
| Reach | 400 mm | 430 mm | 460 mm | 490 mm |
| Stack | 539 mm | 577 mm | 614 mm | 651 mm |
| Standover height | 711 mm | 754 mm | 798 mm | 842 mm |
| Fork offset / rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Front center | 638 mm | 682 mm | 726 mm | 770 mm |
| Fork length / axle-to-crown | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm | 430 mm |
Geometry source: Manufacturer HTML geometry table ↗ Measurements can vary by configuration, wheel size, or flip-chip position where noted by the manufacturer.
Geometry tools
Analyze a published size
S geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 539 mm sits toward the lower end. The seat angle of 73° sits somewhat more relaxed than typical. Its reach of 400 mm sits somewhat longer than typical.
Compared with 27 distinct city & commuter geometries in the Small-equivalent size cohort from model years 2024–2027 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze S geometry M geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 577 mm sits toward the lower end. The seat angle of 73° sits toward the more relaxed end. Its reach of 430 mm sits toward the longer end.
Compared with 29 distinct city & commuter geometries in the Medium-equivalent size cohort from model years 2024–2027 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze M geometry L geometry
Archive context: Its stack of 614 mm sits toward the lower end. Its reach of 460 mm sits toward the longer end. The seat angle of 73° sits somewhat more relaxed than typical.
Compared with 28 distinct city & commuter geometries in the Large-equivalent size cohort from model years 2024–2027 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze L geometry XL geometry
Archive context: Its reach of 490 mm sits toward the longer end. Its wheelbase of 1231 mm sits somewhat longer than typical. Its stack of 651 mm sits somewhat lower than typical.
Compared with 16 distinct city & commuter geometries in the XL-equivalent size cohort from model years 2024–2027 in the Velopedia archive.Want to go deeper?Open this exact published size and configuration in the Velopedia Geometry Analyzer, then complete any measurements the manufacturer did not provide.
Analyze XL geometry Parts & serviceability
Find replacement parts
ChainShimano CUES LG500Exact archived model
CassetteShimano CUES 4000 11-50t 11spdComponent family — verify exact version
Front tireWTB Groov-E 29x2.0"Named tire and published size
More qualified parts (2)
Bottom bracketShimano BSA 73mmNamed archived component — verify dimensions
Rear derailleurShimano CUES 6000Named component · published drivetrain speed — verify exact version
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Used-bike inspection
If you’re buying this bike used
Before any test ride: both brakes should stop the bike firmly and release cleanly; both wheels should run true and be securely attached; tires should have no casing damage; and the headset, handlebar, stem, cranks and pedals should have no looseness or play.
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →- FrameInspect the complete frame and fork in bright light for cracks, dents, distortion, corrosion, impact marks, suspicious paint differences or signs of repair. Check the head tube, bottom-bracket area, dropouts, joints and clamped surfaces especially closely.Inspect the frame and fork →
- BrakesTest each brake separately and confirm it stops firmly and releases cleanly. Inspect the pads and braking surfaces for wear or contamination, and check the cables or hoses for damage.Inspect the brakes →
- DrivetrainShift through every gear under light load and measure chain wear. Confirm that the shifter, derailleur, chain and cassette belong to the same 11-speed system.Check drivetrain wear →
- Wheels & tiresSpin both wheels and watch the rims for side-to-side or vertical movement. Check for dents, cracks, loose or uneven spokes and hub play, then inspect both tire casings for cuts, cracking or exposed threads.Check wheels and tires →
- Bottom bracketTurn the cranks slowly, feel for rough bearings and check for side-to-side play. Creaking under load deserves investigation but does not identify the source by itself.Inspect the bottom bracket and shell →
Bike-specific inspection checklist 19 checks based on 5 archived component groups Open checklistClose checklist
This checklist uses the archived equipment for this bike. It cannot confirm the condition, service history or later component changes of the example in front of you.
Identity and fit
Follow the full used-bike inspection order →Archived: 2026 Kona Dr Dew · City/Commuter · Published sizes: S, M, L, XL
Frame and fork
Inspect the frame and fork →Archived: Frame: Kona Butted Cromoly · Fork: Kona Cromoly
Drivetrain
Check drivetrain wear →Archived: Rear derailleur: Shimano CUES 6000 · Crankset: Shimano CUES 6000 40t / S-M 170mm / L-XL 175mm · Bottom bracket: Shimano BSA 73mm · Cassette: Shimano CUES 4000 11-50t 11spd · Chain: Shimano CUES LG500
Brakes
Inspect the brakes →Archived: Brakes: Brake Calipers: Shimano ALTUS; Front Brake Rotor: Shimano 180mm Centerlock; Rear Brake Rotor: Shimano 180mm Centerlock; Brake Levers: Shimano ALTUS
Wheels and tires
Check wheels and tires →Archived: Wheel size: 29" · Rims: Double Wall Aluminum · Hubs: (F) Shimano 12x100mm / (R) Shimano 12x142mm · Front tire: WTB GROOV-E 29x2.0" · Rear tire: WTB GROOV-E 29x2.0"
Controls and contact points
Archived: Headset: FSA Orbit No.1 EC34/EC34 · Handlebar: Kona Back 10º / Up 6º / Rise 70mm / Width 700mm · Stem: Kona 31.8mm / Rise 3º / Length 45mm · Seatpost: Kona w/Offset 27.2mm / 375mm · Saddle: Kona Commuter · Pedals: Feimin Platform
Before and during the test ride
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