Bikes up to 60% offWe monitor over 40,000 bikes daily to find the best prices

Today’s Deals

2012 Kona

Tanuki

A 26″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with upper mid-range components.
Compare the full range

FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 130mm
ForkRockShox
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 9
GroupsetDeore, Alivio
BrakesShimano Hydraulic Disc
Learn about Kona
Where to Buy
Similar Bikes
Top Comparison
Insights
Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Tanuki
Other Trail bikes
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

Tanuki

26 mph

Similar Bikes

Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews
MBR
Tested: Kona Tanuki Deluxe £1,900 - MBR

Jun 2012 · Jamie Darlow

With 130mm of travel front and rear, the Kona Tanuki Deluxe is short on travel compared with many of its sub-£2k peers, but it still delivers plenty of smiles.

Read Review

BikeRadar
Kona Tanuki DL review

Jan 2011 · Guy Kesteven

Could be a great tough trail bike, but it’s desperate for a shock and fork upgrade

Read Review

Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted 130mm travel

Fork

RockShox Tora 302 Solo Air 130mm

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

Kona/Fastrax AF2

Travel130mm

Bottom Bracket

Shimano

Headset

FSA No.57B

Stem

Kona Control

Handlebar

Kona Aluminum Riser

Saddle

WTB Valcon Sport SE

Seatpost

Kona Double Clamp w/offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

Shimano M505 Clipless

Grips

Kona Race Light

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore SGS

Front Derailleur

Shimano Alivio

Crank

44/32/22

Shifters

Shimano Alivio

Cassette

Shimano HG20 11-34 (9 spd)

Chain

Shimano HG53

Brakes

Shimano M446 Hydraulic Disc

TypeShimano Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano M445 Hydraulic Disc

Wheels
Rims

Sun SR-25

Spokes

Stainless 14g

Front Hub

Shimano RM65 Disc

Rear Hub

Shimano RM65 Disc

Tires

Front: Maxxis Ardent 26x2.25, Rear: Maxxis Ardent 26x2.25

Disc Rotors

Shimano 180mm

Rider Notes
Riders Also Viewed

First added April 28

Last updated April 28

Not listed for 2,588 days