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Kona Big Kahuna 2017

2017 Mountain
Estimate price | 1,399$
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Kona Big Kahuna 2017

Bike details

Overview

Key information split into simple groups.

Bike summary

  • Category
  • Frame Aluminum
  • Wheels 27.5"
  • Travel Front 100mm
  • Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL
  • Groupset Deore
  • Suspension Hardtail
  • Drivetrain 2 × 10
  • Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing

Recommended size guide.

  • SM

    152cm - 170cm

  • MD

    157cm - 182cm

  • LG

    175cm - 195cm

  • XL

    180cm - 195cm

Parts list

Components

Main components, grouped by system.

Bike components

Frame

Frame

Kona Race Light 6061 Aluminum Butted

Suspension Fork

RockShox Recon Silver RL Solo Air 100mm Tapered QR15 110mm Spacing

Rear Shock

n/a

Drivetrain

Rear Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Front Derailleur

Shimano Deore

Shift Levers

Shimano Deore

Cassette

Shimano HG50 11-36t 10spd

Crank

22/36t

Bottom Bracket

RaceFace

Chain

KMC X10

Chain Guide

n/a

Pedals

Wellgo Platform

Wheels

Front Hub

Formula 110x15mm

Rear Hub

Formula 157x12mm

Rims

WTB Scraper i40

Spokes

Stainless 14g Black

Tires

Schwalbe Nobby Nic 27.5x2.8"

Brakes

Brakes

Shimano Deore

Brake Levers

Shimano Deore

Disk Rotors

Shimano Deore 180mm

Cockpit

Stem

Kona XC/BC

Handlebar

Kona XC/BC Riser

Grips

Kona Race Light LOG

Headset

FSA No.57B

Seat

Saddle

WTB Volt Sport SE (Volt Sport SE 250 size S)

Seatpost

Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm

Fit data

Geometry

Numbers for sizing and ride feel.

SizeSMMDLGXL
Stack Reach Ratio
1.49 mm1.42 mm1.37 mm1.3 mm
Bottom Bracket Height
310 mm310 mm310 mm310 mm
Front Center
672 mm700729 mm763 mm
Rake
51 mm51 mm51 mm51 mm
Trail
82 mm81 mm81 mm82 mm
Stack
608 mm617 mm627 mm636 mm
Reach
409 mm433 mm458 mm489 mm
Top Tube Length
582 mm609 mm637 mm670 mm
Seat Tube Angle
74 °74 °74 °74 °
Seat Tube Length
370 mm420 mm470 mm530 mm
Head Tube Angle
69 °69 °69 °69 °
Head Tube Length
95 mm105 mm115 mm125 mm
Chainstay Length
444 mm444 mm444 mm444 mm
Wheelbase
1111 mm1139 mm1168 mm1202 mm
Bottom Bracket Drop
55 mm55 mm55 mm55 mm
Standover Height
714 mm749 mm779 mm824 mm
Wheels27"27"27"27"
Rider Min Height152 cm157 cm175 cm180 cm
Rider Max Height170 cm182 cm195 cm195 cm

Model Overview

Big Kahuna is part of the Kona Big Kahuna model. 8 bikes variations carry this model name so far.

Safety

Take safety seriously when you ride your bike, and always wear your helmet. Moreover, don’t ride on the sidewalk. This is actually against the law in some states and can be dangerous for both you and pedestrians.

Average price for Crosscountry bikes

If you want an acceptable Crosscountry bike you should know that the average price is 1905$. However, even though the average price of a Crosscountry bike is lower, you might still be able to get a top-quality bike. To sum up, when you purchase your bike, make sure to check if it has reviews, and also do some components research.

At the moment of the release date, Kona Big Kahuna price was 1399$. In conclusion, this bike price is 36.17% lower than the price of the average Crosscountry bike.

Overview of components

Fork

Kona Big Kahuna 2017 bike is equipped with the RockShox Recon Silver RL fork, and has 100mm travel. Bike forks absorb the shocks and give you a smooth and pleasant ride. In conclusion, always look for a fork with decent travel when you buy a bike.

Wheels size

When it comes to wheels, the Big Kahuna bike is equipped with the 27.5″ aluminum model. These wheels will provide you with more control over the bike. However, these wheels have a slower top speed if you compare them to 29″ wheels.

Brakes

We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The Big Kahuna comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, performance-wise there is room for improvement.

Sizes

This bike is available in 4 sizes. They vary from 152 cm – 195 cm (4.99 ft – 6.4 ft). In short, you can easily find one that suits you.