2023 Kona
Sutra
A steel frame gravel bike with mid-range components and mechanical disc brakes.
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$1,499| Frame | Steel |
|---|---|
| Suspension | Rigid |
| Fork | Steel |
| Wheels | 700c Aluminum |
| Drivetrain | 2 × 10 |
| Groupset | GRX 400, Tiagra |
| Brakes | Mechanical Disc |
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Sep 2023 · Lucas Winzenburg
The Kona Sutra is a perennial classic touring bike that has been around in various forms for nearly two decades. Find our review here...
Realistically priced for a complete touring bike in 2023
Exceptionally comfortable over long days
Handles predictably when loaded up
Replete with mounts for bottles, bags, racks, and fenders
Heavy at 32 pounds (complete size 58)
Ride feel is somewhat sluggish until it’s up to cruising speed
Conservative tire clearance limits applications
Paint and graphics leave a little to be desired
Jan 2023
Kona's Sutra gravel bike is a great choice for entering the gravel scene, with an affordable price tag and a functional build.
| Frame | Kona Cromoly Butted Color: Satin Midnight w/ Gloss Bronze Decals |
|---|---|
| Fork | Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring |
| Shock | n/a |
| Bottom Bracket | Shimano 68mm or Prowheel BB68+ |
| Headset | FSA No.1/No.10 |
| Stem | Kona Road |
| Handlebar | Kona Road |
| Saddle | Brooks B17 Leather |
| Seatpost | Kona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm Type: Rigid |
| Pedals | n/a |
| Grips | Brooks Microfiber Brown |
| Rear Derailleur | Shimano GRX 400 |
|---|---|
| Front Derailleur | Shimano GRX 400 |
| Crank | Shimano GRX 600 or Prowheel, 30/46t |
| Shifters | Shimano Tiagra |
| Cassette | Shimano Deore 11-36t 10spd or Sunrace 11-36t 10spd |
| Chain | Shimano Deore or KMC X10 |
| Chain Guide | n/a |
| Brakes | TRP HDC711C Mechanical / Hydraulic Type: Mechanical Disc |
| Brake Levers | Shimano Tiagra |
| Rims | WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0 |
|---|---|
| Spokes | Stainless Black 14g |
| Front Hub | Formula 100x12mm |
| Rear Hub | Formula 142x12mm |
| Tires | Front: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40c, Rear: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40c |
| Disc Rotors | TRP TR160mm |
Last updated June 15