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2018 Kona

Lava Dome

A 29″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with modest components.

Manufacturer Price

$699
FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkSuntour XCT
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 8
GroupsetAltus
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
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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)

33 mph

Lava Dome

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Sizing
SM

5'0" – 5'8"

MD

5'2" – 6'1"

LG

5'9" – 6'6"

XL

5'10" – 6'6"

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Reviews
MBR
Kona Lava Dome (2015) Review - MBR

Jun 2015 · James Smurthwaite

The Kona Lava Dome is uninspiring, even at this price level

Highs
  • Decent control and balance, impressive SRAM drivetrain

Lows
  • Too heavy and uninspiring to really shred

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Geometry
Specs
Build
Frame

Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted

ColorsMatt Blue & Dark Blue; Black & Dark Blue w/ Blue & Yellow Decals

Fork

Suntour XCT HLO Coil Spring 100mm

Travel100mm

Spring TypeCoil

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

CH52

Headset

FSA No.57B

Stem

Kona XC

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC Riser

Saddle

Kona XC

Seatpost

Kona Thumb 31.6mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Kona JS2

Grips

Kona Key Grip Slip on

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

Shimano Altus

Front Derailleur

Shimano Altus

Crank

Suntour XCE, 24/34/42t

Shifters

Shimano Altus

Cassette

Shimano HG31 11-34t 8spd

Chain

KMC Z72

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Tektro HDM285

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro HDM285

Wheels
Rims

Double Wall alloy

Spokes

Stainless Black 14g

Front Hub

Formula 100x9mm

Rear Hub

Formula 135x10mm

Tires

Front: WTB Trail Boss 29x2.25", Rear: WTB Trail Boss 29x2.25"

Disc Rotors

Tektro TR180 180mm

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Last updated January 9

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