Bike details
Overview
Key information split into simple groups.
Bike summary
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Category -
Frame Steel -
Wheels 29" -
Suspension Rigid -
Brakes Mechanical Disc
Parts list
Components
Main components, grouped by system.
Bike components
Frame
Frame
Kona Cromoly Butted
Suspension Fork
Kona P2 29
Rear Shock
N/A
Drivetrain
Rear Derailleur
N/A
Front Derailleur
N/A
Shift Levers
N/A
Cassette
Formula DC52
Crank
32t
Bottom Bracket
FSA MegaExo
Chain
KMC Z610
Pedals
Kona JackShit
Wheels
Front Hub
Formula
Rear Hub
Formula
Rims
WTB Speed Disc i23
Spokes
Sandvik Stainless 15g fr / 14g rr
Tires
Maxxis Ikon 29x2.2"
Brakes
Brakes
Avid BB7
Brake Levers
Avid FR5
Disk Rotors
Avid G2 Clean Sweep 180mm
Cockpit
Stem
Kona XC/Road
Handlebar
Kona Energy
Grips
Kona Race Light LOG
Headset
TH ZST No.10
Seat
Saddle
WTB Volt Comp
Seatpost
Kona Double Clamp w/offset
Fit data
Geometry
Numbers for sizing and ride feel.
| Size | 16" | 18" | 19" | 20" | 22" |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stack Reach Ratio | 1.37 mm | 1.37 mm | 1.45 mm | 1.39 mm | 1.37 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Height | 310 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm | 315 mm |
| Front Center | 660 mm | 670 mm | 675 mm | 690 mm | 705 mm |
| Rake | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm | 45 mm |
| Trail | 102 mm | 81 mm | 89 mm | 98 mm | 87 mm |
| Stack | 570 mm | 590 mm | 615 mm | 610 mm | 630 mm |
| Reach | 415 mm | 430 mm | 425 mm | 440 mm | 460 mm |
| Top Tube Length | 575 mm | 600 mm | 615 mm | 625 mm | 655 mm |
| Seat Tube Angle | 74 ° | 74 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° | 73 ° |
| Seat Tube Length | 405 mm | 455 mm | 485 mm | 510 mm | 560 mm |
| Head Tube Angle | 68.5 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 70 ° | 71 ° |
| Head Tube Length | 90 mm | 110 mm | 120 mm | 130 mm | 150 mm |
| Chainstay Length | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm | 440 mm |
| Wheelbase | 1090 mm | 1110 mm | 1105 mm | 1110 mm | 1130 mm |
| Bottom Bracket Drop | 60 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm | 55 mm |
| Standover Height | 765 mm | 805 mm | 820 mm | 835 mm | 875 mm |
| Wheels | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" | 29" |
Model Overview
UNIT is a Kona Unit model. 20 bikes variations carry this model name so far.
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 Crosscountry bikes
According to our math, the average price for a trustworthy Crosscountry bike is 1905$. However, this doesn’t mean that if you spend less money on a Crosscountry bike, you couldn’t get a decent one. As a general rule of thumb, you should always read reviews about the bike and its components before buying it to ensure you don’t pay too much.
Overview of components
Wheels size
The wheels on UNIT are the 29″ aluminum type. Having 29″ wheels means that you need less fork travel, leading to a reduction of the pedal bob effect. However, 29″ wheels will make your bike react slower to obstacles you may encounter.
Brakes
We ride faster and faster, so a good braking system is essential on a bike nowadays. The UNIT comes with Mechanical Disc brakes. They deliver good performance and cost less than hydraulic disk brakes. However, they don’t have the stopping power of hydraulic brakes.