Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset XT, Tiagra -
Suspension Rigid -
Drivetrain 3 × 9 -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Sizing
Recommended size guide.
52cm
157cm - 177cm
54cm
175cm - 188cm
56cm
175cm - 195cm
58cm
180cm - 195cm
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Kona Custom Butted Cromoly
Suspension Fork
Kona P2 TB
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano XT
Front Derailleur
Shimano Tiagra
Shift Levers
Shimano Bar-Con
Cassette
Shimano HG50 (11-32, 9spd)
Crank
50/39/30
Bottom Bracket
FSA MegaExo
Chain
Shimano HG53
Pedals
None
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano M525 Disc
Rear Hub
Shimano M525 Disc
Rims
Alex XD-Lite
Spokes
Sandvik Stainless 14g
Tires
Continental Contact 700x32C
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB7 Road Disc 6"
Brake Levers
Tektro RL-520A
Cockpit
Stem
Kona Road (6°±, 49-52=90, 54-56=100, 58-60=115mm)
Handlebar
Kona Sweeper (31.8mm, 49=400, 52-54=420, 56-60=440mm)
Grips
Velo Wrap Gel
Headset
TH
Seat
Saddle
WTB Rocket V Comp
Seatpost
Kona Road Deluxe
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 49cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm | 60cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bottom Bracket Height | 276 mm | 276 mm | 279 mm | 279 mm | 282 mm | 282 mm |
| Front Center | 598 mm | 598 mm | 600 mm | 600 mm | 606 mm | 610 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 541 mm | 546 mm | 556 mm | 566 mm | 576 mm | 591 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 440 mm | 470 mm | 490 mm | 510 mm | 530 mm | 550 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71.5 ° | 72 ° | 72 ° | 72.5 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 115 mm | 125 mm | 135 mm | 155 mm | 175 mm | 195 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm | 446 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1034 mm | 1035 mm | 1037 mm | 1038 mm | 1044 mm | 1048 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 60 mm | 57 mm | 57 mm | 54 mm | 54 mm |
| Standover Height | 736 mm | 754 mm | 770 mm | 790 mm | 810 mm | 828 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
SUTRA is part of the Kona Sutra model. Kona launched 26 bikes of this model so far.
Safety
When you go for a ride, don’t forget to put your helmet on. Moreover, ride with traffic, not against it. This will help you stay visible to drivers and also makes it easier for them to see you.
Average price for Touring bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Touring bike is 1007$. However, even if your budget is less than the average, you might still be able to get a top-quality Touring bike. To make sure you don’t pay a higher amount than normal for your bike, always do some components analysis and read reviews.
SUTRA components
Wheels
The wheels on SUTRA are the 700c aluminum type. There is no doubt, that 700c wheels are very popular on all road bike models. However, these wheels don’t perform so well when passing over obstacles.
Brakes
Nothing is more important on a bike than its ability to brake properly. Kona SUTRA is equipped with Mechanical Disc brakes. These brakes are also very popular, and a lot cheaper than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!