Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Frame Steel -
Wheels 700c -
Groupset Deore, Alivio -
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 Cromoly Butted
Suspension Fork
Kona Project Two Cromoly Disc Touring
Rear Shock
n/a
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
Shimano Deore SGS
Front Derailleur
Shimano Alivio
Shift Levers
Shimano BarCon
Cassette
Shimano Alivio 11-34t 9spd
Crank
Shimano Deore, 28/36/48t
Bottom Bracket
Shimano 73mm
Chain
KMC X9
Chain Guide
n/a
Pedals
n/a
Wheels
Front Hub
Shimano Deore 100x9mm
Rear Hub
Shimano Deore 135x10mm
Rims
WTB STP i19 TCS
Spokes
Stainless Black 14g
Tires
Schwalbe Marathon Mondial 700x40c
Brakes
Brakes
Hayes CX Expert
Brake Levers
Tektro RRL-A
Disk Rotors
Hayes L-Series 160mm
Cockpit
Stem
Kona Road
Handlebar
Kona Road
Grips
Kona Cork Tape
Headset
FSA TH848
Seat
Saddle
Brooks B17 Leather
Seatpost
Kona Deluxe Thumb w/Offset 27.2mm
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 46cm | 48.5cm | 52cm | 54cm | 56cm | 58cm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.48 mm | 1.48 mm | 1.49 mm | 1.56 mm | 1.6 mm | 1.63 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 282 mm | 282 mm | 282 mm | 282 mm | 282 mm | 282 mm |
| Front Center | 596 mm | 604 mm | 613 mm | 624 mm | 635 mm | 648 mm |
| Rake | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm | 50 mm |
| Trail | 66 mm | 67 mm | 68 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm | 67 mm |
| Stack | 541 mm | 550 mm | 560 mm | 590 mm | 610 mm | 632 mm |
| Reach | 366 mm | 372 mm | 377 mm | 378 mm | 382 mm | 387 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 519 mm | 532 mm | 545 mm | 561 mm | 577 mm | 595 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74.5 ° | 74 ° | 73.5 ° | 73 ° | 72.5 ° | 72 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 460 mm | 485 mm | 520 mm | 540 mm | 560 mm | 580 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 95 mm | 105 mm | 115 mm | 147 mm | 168 mm | 191 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm | 437 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1023 mm | 1031 mm | 1039 mm | 1051 mm | 1062 mm | 1075 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm | 72 mm |
| Standover Height | 737 mm | 757 mm | 777 mm | 802 mm | 822 mm | 842 mm |
| Wheels | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 | 700 |
Model Overview
Sutra completes the Kona Sutra model. Kona launched 26 bikes of this model so far. You can get a glimpse at all models from 2018, by clicking on this link.
Model range prices
Kona Sutra 2018 is the most economical model, with a starting price of 1399$. Kona Sutra LTD 2018 on the other hand costs 2099$, and is the most expensive model.
Safety
Make sure you wear a helmet on every ride, and that your bike performs well. In short, this means checking the tires, brakes, and chain to make sure everything is in good working order.
Average price for Gravel bikes
If you want an acceptable Gravel bike you should know that the average price is 2462$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Gravel bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. In short, before purchasing your ideal bike do some research about its components, and also check for reviews online.
When Kona released this model in 2018, its price was 1399$. Comparing this to the average Gravel bike price, we see that the price is 75.98% lower.
Overview of components
Fork material
When it comes to the fork, this bike has a steel one, which tends to be more flexible than carbon forks in general. However, a carbon fork is considerably lighter.
Wheels
The wheels on Sutra are the 700c aluminum type. These wheels are the most used kind for road bikes in general. 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. They are much easier to maintain than hydraulic disk brakes. However, with hydraulic disk brakes, you have the ultimate braking power!