2019 Kona

Unit X

A 27.5″ steel frame rigid crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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MSRP$1,299
FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
Wheels27.5″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 11
GroupsetNX
BrakesHydraulic Disc
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Terrain
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Handling
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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)

21 mph

Unit X

27 mph

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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
BIKEPACKING.com
Kona Unit X Review

Aug 2020 · Logan Watts

With a compelling new geometry, 29 x 2.6” tires, and a 1x12 drivetrain, the Kona Unit X looks pretty good for 1,400 bucks. Here's the full review...

Highs
  • Incredibly versatile geometry that’s equally at home on the trail as it is on gravel roads

  • Great value for the complete

  • Slotted dropouts can be used for singlespeed or IGH conversion

Lows
  • Minor build kit gripes, including narrow 760mm handlebars, no dropper post, and shoddy Eagle SX derailleur that doesn’t work so well with a small chainring due to its weak clutch

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Singletrack World
Review: Kona's Unit X is like a singlespeed, but with 10 more gears?

Dec 2018 · Chipps

The Kona Unit has a long history, from a Canadian company with an equally deep heritage. While Kona celebrates its 30th birthday in 2018, the Unit name dates back at...

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly

ColorMatt Warm Gray w/ Dark Gray & Mustartd Decals

Fork

Kona Plus fork

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

SRAM Powerspline 73mm

Headset

TH ZST No.10

Stem

Kona XC/BC

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC Riser

Saddle

WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S)

Seatpost

Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Kona JS2

Grips

Kona Key Grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM NX

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

SRAM NX, 28t

Shifters

SRAM NX

Cassette

SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd

Chain

SRAM PC1110

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

SRAM Level T

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Level T

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i35 TCS

Spokes

Sandvik Stainless Black 15g fr / 14g rr

Front Hub

Formula 100x9mm

Rear Hub

Formula 135x10mm

Tires

Front: WTB Ranger TCS 27.5x2.8", Rear: WTB Ranger TCS 27.5x2.8"

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline 180mm

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