Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,099
    $1,299
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    3.7
    SteelSteel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    27.5″27.5″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    FSANX
    Drivetrain
    Single-speed1 × 11
    Brand Site

    konaworld.com

    konaworld.com

    Summary
    The Kona Unit and Kona Unit X are both 27.5″ steel frame rigid crosscountry bikes. The Unit X has better components and a 1 × 11 drivetrain providing a wider range of gears.
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    Ride Feel

    Based on frame geometry and build specs.

    Terrain
    easyextreme
    Handling
    nimblestable
    Unit
    Unit X
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    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)

    15 mph

    Unit

    21 mph

    Unit X

    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

    Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly

    ColorMatt Eco Green w/ Slate Blue & Dirty Aqua Decals

    Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly

    ColorMatt Eco Green w/ Slate Blue & Dirty Aqua Decals

    Fork

    Kona Plus Fork

    Kona Plus fork

    Shock

    n/a

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA 73mm

    SRAM Powerspline 73mm

    Headset

    TH ZST No.10

    TH ZST No.10

    Stem

    Kona XC/BC

    Kona XC/BC

    Handlebar

    Kona XC/BC Riser

    Kona XC/BC Riser

    Saddle

    WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S)

    WTB Volt Comp (Comp 250 size S)

    Seatpost

    Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm

    Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm

    Pedals

    Kona JS2

    Kona JS2

    Grips

    Kona Key Grip

    Kona Key Grip

    Groupset
    Rear Derailleur

    n/a

    SRAM NX

    Front Derailleur

    n/a

    n/a

    Crank

    FSA Comet Modular, 32t

    SRAM NX, 28t

    Shifters

    n/a

    SRAM NX

    Cassette

    Joytech 18t

    SRAM PG1130 11-42t 11spd

    Chain

    KMC Z1 Narrow

    SRAM PC1110

    Chain Guide

    n/a

    n/a

    Brakes

    Tektro HDM275

    SRAM Level T

    Brake Levers

    Tektro HDM275

    SRAM Level T

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i35 TCS

    WTB ST i35 TCS

    Spokes

    Sandvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr

    Sandvik Stainless Black 15g fr / 14g rr

    Front Hub

    Formula 100x9mm

    Formula 100x9mm

    Rear Hub

    Formula 135x10mm

    Formula 135x10mm

    Tires

    Front: WTB Ranger TCS 27.5x2.8", Rear: WTB Ranger TCS 27.5x2.8"

    Front: WTB Ranger TCS 27.5x2.8", Rear: WTB Ranger TCS 27.5x2.8"

    Disc Rotors

    Tektro TR180 180mm

    SRAM Centerline 180mm

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