Satori DL
A 29″ aluminum frame full suspension trail bike with high-end components.
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MSRP | $3,499 |
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Frame | Aluminum |
Suspension | Full, 130 / 140mm |
Fork | RockShox Revelation RC |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe |
Wheels | 29″ Aluminum |
Drivetrain | 1 × 12 |
Groupset | GX Eagle, Truvativ Descendant |
Brakes | Hydraulic Disc |
Seatpost | Dropper |
For This Bike
5'0" – 5'8"
5'2" – 6'1"
5'9" – 6'6"
5'10" – 6'6"
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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.
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.
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...
Jul 2018 · Daniel Sapp
The Satori isn't your typical 130mm 29er - find out what makes this orange machine stand out from the crowd.
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
Hangs up in flatter technical terrain
Seat tube angle takes some getting used to
Reverb plunger lever
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.
Feb 2018
The new Kona Satori does something radical—a ridiculously steep seat angle—and it pays off.
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.
Frame | Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 130mm Travel BB Standard: BB86/BB92, Press Fit Color: Gloss Hot Orange w/ Black & White Decals |
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Fork | RockShox Revelation RC Solo Air 140mm Tapered 110mm Spacing Travel: 140mm Spring Type: Air |
Shock | RockShox Deluxe RL DebonAir Trunnion Travel: 130mm Spring Type: Air |
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 Type: Dropper |
Pedals | n/a |
Grips | Kona Key Grip |
Rear Derailleur | SRAM GX-Eagle |
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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 Type: Hydraulic Disc |
Brake Levers | SRAM Guide R |
Rims | WTB STP i29 TCS |
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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 |
Last updated October 14
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