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    Category
    GravelGravelGravel
    3.5
    3.1
    4.4
    SteelSteelSteel
    Fork
    SteelSteelSteel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminumAluminum
    700c700c29″
    Brakes
    Mechanical DiscMechanical DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    Deore, microSHIFTGRX 400, TiagraRival, NX
    Drivetrain
    3 × 102 × 101 × 11
    Seatpost
    RigidRigidDropper
    Brand Site

    konaworld.com

    konaworld.com

    konaworld.com

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

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Rider Position
    relaxedaggressive
    Terrain
    smoothrugged
    Sutra SE
    Sutra
    Sutra LTD
    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)

    38 mph

    Sutra SE

    36 mph

    Sutra

    28 mph

    Sutra LTD

    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

    ColorGloss Metallic Blue-Silver w/ Avocado & Indigo Decals

    Kona Cromoly Butted

    ColorGloss Metallic Blue-Silver w/ Avocado & Indigo Decals

    Kona Cromoly Butted

    ColorGloss Metallic Blue-Silver w/ Avocado & Indigo Decals

    Fork

    Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring

    Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring

    Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring fork

    Shock

    n/a

    n/a

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    Shimano 73mm

    Shimano 68mm

    SRAM GXP 73mm

    Headset

    FSA TH848

    FSA No.1/No.10

    FSA No.1/No.10

    Stem

    Kona Road

    Kona Road

    Kona Road Deluxe

    Handlebar

    Kona Road

    Kona Road

    Kona Road

    Saddle

    Brooks B17 Leather

    Brooks B17 Leather

    WTB Volt

    Seatpost

    Kona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm

    Kona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm

    TranzX Dropper +RAD Internal 31.6mm

    Pedals

    n/a

    n/a

    n/a

    Grips

    Kona Cork Tape

    Brooks Microfiber Brown

    Kona Cork Tape

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    Shimano Deore SGS

    Shimano GRX 400

    SRAM Rival 1

    Front Derailleur

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano GRX 400

    n/a

    Crank

    Shimano Deore, 26/36/48t

    Shimano GRX 600, 30/46t

    SRAM NX, 36t X-Sync

    Shifters

    MicroShift

    Shimano Tiagra

    SRAM Rival 1 w/ Integrated Dropper Lever

    Cassette

    Shimano Deore 11-36t 10spd

    Shimano Deore 11-36t 10spd

    SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd

    Chain

    Shimano Deore

    Shimano Deore

    SRAM PC1110

    Chain Guide

    n/a

    n/a

    n/a

    Brakes

    TRP Spyre C Flat mount

    TRP HDC711C Mechanical / Hydraulic

    SRAM Rival 1 Flat mount

    Brake Levers

    Tektro RRL-A

    Shimano Tiagra

    SRAM Rival 1

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0

    WTB ST i23 TCS 2.0

    WTB KOM Team i27 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: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40c, Rear: Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40c

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

    Disc Rotors

    TRP Spyre C 160mm

    TRP TR160mm

    SRAM Centerline 180mm

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