Depending on the price, the spec listed in the posted website is actually badass. It’s pretty much ready to run. Linkglide-11 and a 370 ratchet hub tells everything that Kona is taking this model seriously, even with a price point.
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weird that some rando bike shop in Maryland’s got the drop on this bike
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That looks super rad
That frame triangle is huge. Although probably a push the way I set my bike up using the space under the downtube for water and tools.
Looks like a sweet ride.
Good to see another bike stock with 27.5×3 tires. I firmly believe this is the best tire size for bikepacking.
Stronger, lighter, same outer diameter as 29, same angle of attack, and 25% more volume.
Basically more rubber is better than a bigger rim.
I wish more manufacturers would use this mid fat tire size on a bikepacking oriented bike.
Once you bikepack on 3in tires your aren’t going back.
Specs
FrameKona Butted CromolyForkKona Unity Fork 110mm spacingHubsFront: DT 370 110x15mm TA
Rear: DT 370 148x12mm w/ 36T ratchetSpokesStainless Black 14gTiresFront: WTB Ranger TCS Tough 29×3.0″
Rear: WTB Ranger TCS Tough 27.5×3.0″Bottom BracketRaceFace 73mmCranksetRaceFace 11spdChainrings28tShiftersShimano XT Linkglide 11spdRear DerailleurShimano XT Linkglide 11spdCassette/FreewheelShimano XT Linkglide 11-50tChainKMC eGlide Turbo EPT 11spdBrakesTektro Gemini HydraulicRotorsTektro TR203mmBrake LeversTektro Gemini HydraulicHandlebarsKona XC/BC RiserTape/GripsKona ClampStemKona XC/BCHeadsetTH ZST No.10SeatpostKona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mmSaddleWTB VoltAccessories & ExtrasKona ‘Utility’ Rack
* Subject to change without notice.
Looks sick!
that’s a lot of bosses.
Depending on the price, the spec listed in the posted website is actually badass. It’s pretty much ready to run. Linkglide-11 and a 370 ratchet hub tells everything that Kona is taking this model seriously, even with a price point.
weird that some rando bike shop in Maryland’s got the drop on this bike