2011 Kona

KULA GOLD

A 26″ aluminum frame hardtail crosscountry bike with high-end components and mechanical disc brakes.
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FrameAluminum
SuspensionHardtail, 100mm
ForkRockShox Reba
Wheels26″ Aluminum
Drivetrain3 × 10
GroupsetX9, X7
BrakesMechanical Disc
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Handling
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Gearing

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)

31 mph

KULA GOLD

27 mph

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Highest gear

(descending)

Reviews
BikeRadar
Kona Kula Deluxe review

Mar 2009 · Guy Kesteven

A phenomenally committed climbing and race bike that’s impressive on descents too

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Geometry
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Specs
Build
Frame

Kona Race Light 7005 Aluminum Butted

Fork

RockShox Reba RL RMT 100mm

Travel100mm

Spring TypeAir

Bottom Bracket

SRAM S1000

Headset

FSA

Stem

Kona XC/Road

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC Primo Riser

Saddle

WTB Valcon Comp

Seatpost

Kona Primo Double Clamp w/offset

TypeRigid

Pedals

Shimano M520 Clipless

Grips

Kona Race Light LOG

Groupset
Rear Derailleur

SRAM X9 SGS

Front Derailleur

SRAM X7

Crank

44/32/24

Shifters

SRAM X7

Cassette

SRAM PowerGlide 1050 11-32 10 spd

Chain

SRAM PowerChain 1030

Brakes

Avid Elixir CR

TypeMechanical Disc

Brake Levers

Avid Elixir CR

Wheels
Rims

Mavic Crossride Disc Wheelset

Spokes

Mavic Crossride Disc Wheelset

Front Hub

Mavic Crossride Disc Wheelset

Rear Hub

Mavic Crossride Disc Wheelset

Tires

Front: Maxxis Aspen 26x2.1 Kevlar, Rear: Maxxis Aspen 26x2.1 Kevlar

Disc Rotors

Avid G3 Clean Sweep 185mm

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