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2020 Kona

Unit

A 29″ steel frame rigid crosscountry bike with modest components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,199
FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
Wheels29″ Aluminum
DrivetrainSingle-speed
GroupsetFSA
BrakesTektro Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Unit
Other Crosscountry 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)

15 mph

Unit

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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Rider Fit Notes
  • 5'8", size MD, Just right
  • 5'9", size M, Fits large
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
Specs
Build
Frame

Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly

ColorMatt Black w/ Sage & Charcoal Decals

Fork

Kona Plus Fork 110mm spacing

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

FSA MegaExo 73mm

Headset

TH ZST No.10

Stem

Kona XC/BC

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC Riser

Saddle

WTB Volt Sport (Sport 250 size S)

Seatpost

Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm

TypeRigid

Pedals

Kona JS2

Grips

Kona Key Grip

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

n/a

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

FSA Comet Modular, 32t

Shifters

n/a

Cassette

Joytech 18t

Chain

KMC Z1 Narrow

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

Tektro HDM275 Hydraulic

TypeTektro Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Tektro HDM275 Hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i30 TCS

Spokes

Stainless Black 14g

Front Hub

Formula 110x15mm

Rear Hub

Formula 148x12mm

Tires

Front: WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6", Rear: WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6"

Disc Rotors

Tektro TR180 180mm

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