2019 Kona

Satori DL

A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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MSRP$3,499
FrameAluminum
SuspensionFull, 130 / 140mm
ForkRockShox Revelation RC
ShockRockShox Deluxe
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetGX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant
BrakesHydraulic Disc
SeatpostDropper
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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)

29 mph

Satori DL

26 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
Mountain Flyer
Tested: Kona Satori DL

Dec 2018

The Satori is a solid bike at its core. The frame is made of 6061 aluminum and sports a single-pivot flex stay design, which means there is no pivot above the axle. Kona calls this its Fuse Independent Suspension, and it’s also used on the Kona Hei Hei models. The rear seat stays flex a little bit. The hydroformed tubing looks bomber, and the welds are big and stout but not easily seen as the bike is just so dang bright. All you see is orange when this thing is between your legs.

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Freehub
Kona Satori // Bike Review

Sep 2018

Even just a few years ago, the mountain bike industry was on a trend of “bigger is always better.”, Wheel size, travel, geometry… the list goes on. But thankfully, there’s been a recent curb of this shoot-for-the-moon attitude and companies are doing more with less. The reason for this: Not everyone needs—or wants—160mm of travel. Kona has an impressive lineup of bikes, but until this year their 29er offering was noticeably slim. To round out the whole roster, Kona brought back the Satori, a bike last seen in 2014. As a mid-travel (140mm up front, 130mm in back) bike, the Satori’s wheel size, aggressive geometry and suspension are aimed at creating an a do-it-all trail rig. The hiatus has done the Satori well, and with the 2019 model release, it’s pushing the limits of modern geometry. Most noticeably, the seat tube angle—78.3 degrees on a large—is steep. Like, really steep. At 68 degrees, the head tube angle isn’t revolutionary, but it’s nearing the aggressiveness of the Process. Thus, the Satori sits in a unique spot not just in Kona’s lineup, but the mountain bike world itself. Fully capable of climbing anything, big wheel rolling proficiency and a progressive geometry, the Satori is a proven, yet ambitious bike.

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Singletrack World
Review: Is Kona Still Ahead Of The Curve? We Get To Grips With The Satori DL

Sep 2018 · Antony de Heveningham

The Satori is a bike that’s returned to Kona’s lineup after a lengthy leave of absence. It was originally released back in 2012 when longer travel 29ers were considered a...

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Mountain Bike Action
Bike Review: Kona Satori DL

Jul 2018 · McCoy

Burly and won't break the bank

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Pinkbike
Review: Kona Satori DL

Jul 2018 · Daniel Sapp

The Satori isn't your typical 130mm 29er - find out what makes this orange machine stand out from the crowd.

Highs
  • Climbs and descends tight and technical terrain well

  • Solid build inspires confidence

  • Capable in a variety of situations - a real all day aggressive XC trail bike

Lows
  • Hangs up in flatter technical terrain

  • Seat tube angle takes some getting used to

  • Reverb plunger lever

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off.road.cc
Kona Satori DL Review

May 2018

Settling in the relatively new category of aggressive cross country, the Kona Satori DL is a mixed bag of parts, geometry and characteristics. On the trail, the Satori is a wannabe; it’s got all the hallmarks of a good trail bike but a harsh suspension set up and steep head angle limits its capabilities to more cross-country pursuits. The best mountain bikes you can buy for under £1,500 Feature: Talking disc brake tech with SRAM The Kona Satori DL is the 29er version of the Hei Hei trail and is a bike the brand says is built for long days in the saddle.

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BIKE Magazine
First Ride: 2019 Kona Satori DL—$3,500

Feb 2018

The new Kona Satori does something radical—a ridiculously steep seat angle—and it pays off.

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NSMB
2018 Kona Satori DL - First Impressions

Feb 2018

After a brief absence from Kona's lineup, the Satori is back, but it's brought on some characteristics of other great rides like the Process 111 and the Hei Hei trail, confidently placing it firmly in the 2018 trail bike segment and that's a great thing.

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 130mm Travel

BB StandardBB86/BB92, Press Fit

ColorGloss Hot Orange w/ Black & White Decals

Fork

RockShox Revelation RC Solo Air 140mm Tapered 110mm Spacing

Travel140mm

Spring TypeAir

Shock

RockShox Deluxe RL DebonAir Trunnion

Travel130mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM GXP PF92

Headset

FSA No.57E

Stem

Kona XC/BC 35

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC 35

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp (Volt 250 Comp size S)

Seatpost

RockShox Reverb w/Plunger Lever 31.6mm

TypeDropper

Pedals

n/a

Grips

Kona Key Grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM GX-Eagle

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

SRAM Descendant 6K, 34t X-Sync Eagle

Shifters

SRAM GX-Eagle

Cassette

SRAM GX-Eagle 10-50t 12spd

Chain

SRAM GX-Eagle

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

SRAM Guide R

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Guide R

Wheels
Rims

WTB STP i29 TCS

Spokes

Stainless Black 15g

Front Hub

Formula 110x15mm

Rear Hub

Formula 148x12mm

Tires

Front: Maxxis Minion DHF TR DUAL 29x2.3", Rear: Maxxis Tomahawk TR DUAL 29x2.3"

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline 180mm

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