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    MSRP
    $4,299
    $4,999
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    Trail, E-BikeTrail, E-Bike
    4.7
    5.6
    AluminumAluminum
    Fork
    RockShox Recon Silver RLRockShox Yari RC
    Shock
    RockShox Monarch R
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Shimano 250W 70Nm mid-driveBosch 600W 75Nm mid-drive
    Shimano 504WhBosch 500Wh
    Groupset
    NX, ShimanoNX, EX1
    Drivetrain
    1 × 111 × 11
    Suspension
    HardtailFull
    Front Travel
    120mm150mm
    Rear Travel
    -132mm
    Brand Site

    konaworld.com

    konaworld.com

    Summary
    The Kona Remote and Kona Remote CTRL are both 27.5″ aluminum frame trail e-bikes. The Remote has higher gearing, while the Remote CTRL has a dropper post, better components, and a better fork.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Remote
    Remote CTRL
    Other Trail bikes
    Gear Range

    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

    Remote

    10 mph

    Remote CTRL

    Highest gear

    (descending)

    Spec Level

    Based on build material and quality level of the frame, fork, wheelset, groupset, suspension system, and more.

    Geometry
    Specs
    Frame

    Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted

    ColorMatt Green & Black w/ Black, Dark Seafoam, & Desert Tan Decals

    Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted 132mm Travel

    ColorMatt Green & Black w/ Black, Dark Seafoam, & Desert Tan Decals

    Fork

    RockShox Recon RL Solo Air 120mm Tapered 110 Spacing

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    RockShox Yari RC Motion Control DebonAir 150mm Tapered 110 Spacing

    Travel150mm

    Spring TypeAir

    Shock

    n/a

    RockShox Monarch Plus R Solo Air

    Bottom Bracket

    n/a

    n/a

    Headset

    FSA No.57B

    FSA No.57B

    Stem

    Kona XC/BC 35

    Kona XC/BC 35

    Handlebar

    Kona XC/BC 35

    Kona XC/BC 35

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Sport

    WTB Volt Sport

    Seatpost

    Kona Thumb 31.6mm

    Trans-X Dropper Internal 30.9mm

    Pedals

    n/a

    n/a

    Grips

    Kona Key Grip

    Kona Key Grip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    SRAM NX

    SRAM NX

    Front Derailleur

    n/a

    n/a

    Crank

    Shimano E8000, 34t

    SRAM EX1, 14t

    Shifters

    SRAM NX

    SRAM NX

    Cassette

    SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd

    SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd

    Chain

    SRAM PC1110

    SRAM PC1110

    Chain Guide

    n/a

    n/a

    Brakes

    SRAM Level T

    SRAM Guide RE

    Brake Levers

    SRAM Level T

    SRAM Guide RE

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i40 TCS

    WTB ST i40 TCS

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 14g

    Stainless Black 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula 110x15mm

    Formula 110x15mm

    Rear Hub

    Formula 148x12mm

    Formula 148x12mm

    Tires

    Front: Maxxis Chronicle 27.5x3.0", Rear: Maxxis Chronicle 27.5x3.0"

    Front: Maxxis Rekon EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.8", Rear: Maxxis Rekon EXO TR DUAL 27.5x2.8"

    Disc Rotors

    SRAM Centerline 180mm

    SRAM Centerline 200mm

    Electric Components
    Motor

    Shimano E8000 20MPH

    Bosch Performance Line CX 20MPH

    Battery

    Shimano 504Wh

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Bosch PowerTube 500W

    Recycling Program♻️ Call2Recycle

    Display

    Shimano E8000 Cycle Computer

    Bosch Purion

    Charger

    Shimano Steps

    2A Compact Charger

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