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2012 Kona

Big Kahuna

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components and avid mechanical disc brakes.

FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail
ForkRockShox Reba
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain2 × 10
GroupsetX9, X7
BrakesAvid Mechanical Disc
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Gearing

A bike with lower gearing will be easier to ride up steep hills, while a higher top end means it will pedal faster down hills.

Lowest gear

(climbing)

31 mph

Big Kahuna

27 mph

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Reviews
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Kona Big Kahuna 29er review

Dec 2010 · Mike Davis

A competent bike, but it won’t excite you – although it won’t scare you either

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Kona Scandium 69 Butted Aluminum

Fork

RockShox Reba RL 15mm TA

Spring TypeAir

Shock

N/A

Bottom Bracket

SRAM X7

Headset

FSA No.57B

Stem

Kona XC/Road

Handlebar

Kona Deluxe Energy Bar

Saddle

WTB Valcon Comp

Seatpost

Kona Double Clamp w/offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

Shimano M520 Clipless

Grips

Kona Race Light LOG

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X9 SGS

Front Derailleur

SRAM X7

Crank

39/26

Shifters

SRAM X7

Cassette

SRAM PG-1030 11-36 10 spd

Chain

SRAM PC-1031

Brakes

Avid Elixir 5

TypeAvid Mechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Avid Elixir 5

Wheels
Rims

Easton XC 29er Wheelset

Spokes

Easton XC 29er Wheelset

Front Hub

Easton XC 29er Wheelset

Rear Hub

Easton XC 29er Wheelset (142x12mm)

Tires

Front: Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2 Kevlar, Rear: Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2 Kevlar

Disc Rotors

Avid HS1 180mm

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