Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,499
    $2,199
    $2,199
    Where to Buy
    $1,498

    At Campfire Cycling

    $2,198

    At Campfire Cycling

    $1

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    Category
    GravelGravelGravel
    3.1
    4.4
    3.5
    SteelSteelSteel
    Fork
    SteelSteelSteel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    700c29″700c
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscHydraulic DiscMechanical Disc
    Groupset
    GRX 400, TiagraRival, NXDeore, microSHIFT
    Drivetrain
    2 × 101 × 113 × 10
    Seatpost
    RigidDropperRigid
    Brand Site

    konaworld.com

    konaworld.com

    konaworld.com

    Summary
    The Kona Sutra, Kona Sutra LTD, and Kona Sutra SE are all steel frame gravel bikes. The Sutra LTD has a dropper post, 29″ aluminum wheels, and better components; while the Sutra SE has a 3 × 10 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Sutra
    Sutra LTD
    Sutra SE
    Other Gravel 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)

    36 mph

    Sutra

    28 mph

    Sutra LTD

    38 mph

    Sutra SE

    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 Cromoly Butted

    ColorSatin Midnight w/ Gloss Bronze Decals

    Kona Cromoly Butted

    ColorSatin Midnight w/ Gloss Bronze Decals

    Kona Cromoly Butted

    ColorSatin Midnight w/ Gloss Bronze Decals

    Fork

    Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring

    Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring Fork

    Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring

    Shock

    n/a

    n/a

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano 68mm or Prowheel BB68+

    SRAM GXP 73mm

    Shimano 68mm

    Headset

    FSA No.1/No.10

    FSA No.1/No.10

    FSA No.1/No.10

    Stem

    Kona Road

    Kona Road Deluxe

    Kona Road

    Handlebar

    Kona Road

    Kona Road

    Kona Road

    Saddle

    Brooks B17 Leather

    WTB Volt

    Brooks B17 Leather

    Seatpost

    Kona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm

    TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal 31.6mm

    Kona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm

    Pedals

    n/a

    n/a

    n/a

    Grips

    Brooks Microfiber Brown

    Kona Cork Tape

    Kona Cork Tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano GRX 400

    SRAM Rival 1

    Shimano Deore SGS

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano GRX 400

    n/a

    Shimano Deore

    Crank

    Shimano GRX 600 or Prowheel, 30/46t

    SRAM NX, 36t X-Sync

    Shimano, 26/36/48t

    Shifters

    Shimano Tiagra

    SRAM Rival 1 w/ Integrated Dropper Lever

    MicroShift

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore 11-36t 10spd or Sunrace 11-36t 10spd

    SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd

    Shimano Deore 11-36t 10spd

    Chain

    Shimano Deore or KMC X10

    SRAM PC1110

    Shimano Deore

    Chain Guide

    n/a

    n/a

    n/a

    Brakes

    TRP HDC711C Mechanical / Hydraulic

    SRAM Rival HRD Flat Mount

    TRP Spyre C Flat mount

    Brake Levers

    Shimano Tiagra

    SRAM Rival 1

    Tektro RRL-A

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0

    WTB KOM Team i27 TCS 2.0

    WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 14g

    Stainless Black 14g

    Stainless Black 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula 100x12mm

    Formula 100x12mm

    Formula 100x12mm

    Rear Hub

    Formula 142x12mm

    Formula 142x12mm

    Formula 142x12mm

    Tires

    Front: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40c, Rear: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40c

    Front: Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 29x2.25", Rear: Maxxis Rekon Race EXO TR 29x2.25"

    Front: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40c, Rear: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40c

    Disc Rotors

    TRP TR160mm

    SRAM Centerline 180mm

    TRP Spyre C 160mm

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