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2021 Kona

Unit X

A 29″ steel frame rigid crosscountry bike with upper mid-range components.
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Manufacturer Price

$1,499
FrameSteel
SuspensionRigid
Wheels29″ Aluminum
Drivetrain1 × 12
GroupsetSX Eagle
BrakesSRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc
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Ride Feel

Based on frame geometry and build specs.

Terrain
easyextreme
Handling
nimblestable
Unit X
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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)

25 mph

Unit X

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 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
Specs
Build
Frame

Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly

ColorGloss Metallic Rust w/ Dark Seafoam & Charcoal Decals

Fork

Kona Plus fork 110mm spacing

Shock

n/a

Bottom Bracket

SRAM 73mm

Headset

TH ZST No.10

Stem

Kona XC/BC

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

SRAM SX-Eagle

Front Derailleur

n/a

Crank

SRAM SX-Eagle, 32t X-Sync Eagle

Shifters

SRAM SX-Eagle

Cassette

SRAM SX-Eagle 11-50t 12spd

Chain

SRAM SX-Eagle

Chain Guide

n/a

Brakes

SRAM Level T

TypeSRAM Level T Hydraulic Disc

Brake Levers

SRAM Level T

Wheels
Rims

WTB ST i30 2.0 TCS

Spokes

Stainless Black 14g

Front Hub

Formula 110x15mm

Rear Hub

Formula 148x12mm

Tires

WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6"

Disc Rotors

SRAM Centerline 180mm

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