I’ve been tracking Kona Sutra’s for a few months now with the intention of buying one in the spring, and just noticed that the [“new” Sutra](https://www.konabikeshop.co.uk/sutra-2023.html) model is now cheaper than the [“old” SE](https://www.konabikeshop.co.uk/sutra-se-2023.html) model?
Before Christmas the Sutra was £1679 however is now £1364, compared to the SE which has stayed at £1399.
Are there issues with the newer model, not selling well, soon to be discontinued for example?
by FlapBack
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From my casual reading, it seems like the SE is preferred by most bike tourers. This is due to the 3x gearing of the SE being a bit better than the 2x of the sutra and the more reliable bar end shifters for the most part.
They were clearing out 2022 model Sutra in NZ$1600 or around 700 quid last year. Most of their Konas were 1/3 off (evocycles). I bought a 22 Rove LTD for A$2150 (1100 quid). Im guessing someone else took over importing Kona into NZ & the original importer just cleared all remaining stock.
Prices vary due to demand or lack of it.
Bike companies have a lot of stock. Kona was doing buy 1 get 1 free deals few months ago in Canada and US.
Leftfieldbikes.com/shop/recreation/kona-sutra/
Brand new 54 cm Sutra SE £1000