2021 Kona

Unit

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

$1,249
FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
Wheels29″ Aluminum
DrivetrainSingle-speed
GroupsetFSA
BrakesHydraulic 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)

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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Reviews
BIKEPACKING.com
Kona Unit X Dream Builds: Alpine vs. Expedition

Oct 2022 · Montanus

In their latest video, Francesco and Giorgio from Montanus assemble two Kona Unit X dream builds using select components and bags...

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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

ColorSatin Fatgue Green w/ Gloss Yellow, Nicotine & Flame Fade Decals

Fork

Kona Plus fork 110mm spacing

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

FSA MegaExo 73mm

Headset

TH ZST No.10

Stem

Kona XC

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC Riser

Saddle

WTB Volt

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

Shimano MT201 Hydraulic

TypeHydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

Shimano MT201 Hydraulic

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0

Spokes

Stainless Black 14g

Front Hub

Formula 110x15mm

Rear Hub

Formula 148x12mm

Tires

Rear: WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6"

Disc Rotors

Shimano RT26 180mm

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