Bike Comparison
    MSRP
    $1,249
    $1,499
    Where to Buy
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    Category
    CrosscountryCrosscountry
    3.8
    SteelSteel
    Wheels
    AluminumAluminum
    29″29″
    Brakes
    Hydraulic DiscHydraulic Disc
    Groupset
    FSASX Eagle
    Drivetrain
    Single-speed1 × 12
    Brand Site

    konaworld.com

    konaworld.com

    Summary
    The Kona Unit and Kona Unit X are both 29″ steel frame rigid crosscountry bikes. The Unit X has better components and a 1 × 12 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

    25 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

    ColorSatin Fatgue Green w/ Gloss Yellow, Nicotine & Flame Fade Decals

    Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly

    ColorSatin Fatgue Green w/ Gloss Yellow, Nicotine & Flame Fade Decals

    Fork

    Kona Plus fork 110mm spacing

    Kona Plus fork 110mm spacing

    Shock

    n/a

    n/a

    Bottom Bracket

    FSA MegaExo 73mm

    SRAM 73mm

    Headset

    TH ZST No.10

    TH ZST No.10

    Stem

    Kona XC

    Kona XC/BC

    Handlebar

    Kona XC/BC Riser

    Kona XC/BC Riser

    Saddle

    WTB Volt

    WTB Volt

    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 SX-Eagle

    Front Derailleur

    n/a

    n/a

    Crank

    FSA Comet Modular, 32t

    SRAM SX-Eagle, 32t X-Sync Eagle

    Shifters

    n/a

    SRAM SX-Eagle

    Cassette

    Joytech 18t

    SRAM SX-Eagle 11-50t 12spd

    Chain

    KMC Z1 Narrow

    SRAM SX-Eagle

    Chain Guide

    n/a

    n/a

    Brakes

    Shimano MT201 Hydraulic

    SRAM Level T

    Brake Levers

    Shimano MT201 Hydraulic

    SRAM Level T

    Wheels
    Rims

    WTB ST i30 TCS 2.0

    WTB ST i30 2.0 TCS

    Spokes

    Stainless Black 14g

    Stainless Black 14g

    Front Hub

    Formula 110x15mm

    Formula 110x15mm

    Rear Hub

    Formula 148x12mm

    Formula 148x12mm

    Tires

    Rear: WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6"

    Rear: WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6"

    Disc Rotors

    Shimano RT26 180mm

    SRAM Centerline 180mm

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