I Got the opportunity to buy this 2022 model with the following specs
The bike as following:
– 27,5" wheels with Schwalbe Eddy Current 27,5"x2,8 tires
– Shimano Deore 10 speed derailleur, with XTR shifter
– Shimano hydraulic brakes with 180mm discs
– RaceFace handlebar 35mm with Raceface stem
– Kona seatpost
It is a custom build, so i am a bit unsure if the build is as good as the 2025 model
Would 29’’ wheels and 12 speed be better?
by Silly-Raccoon3829
5 Comments
27,5“ bis 29“ is more of a personal preference IMO. The bike looks like it would be up to the task. Make sure that you’re able to buy a mech hanger for the bike before you buy it. It would suck to be stuck in the middle of nowhere because you can’t get a 5$ piece of aluminum.
The Kona steel bikes are incredible well built and make for great touring bikes. In terms of gear: I would actually prefer the 10-speed for touring as it’s easier to find chains for it and the entire drivetrain is more durable. Other than that everything seems to be up to modern standards.
Depends on the price as well, how much are they asking for this one?
29” is much more available but 27.5 would be fine for a trip where you’re not going to replace tyres due to wear. You’ll be able to patch any issues in the short term.
Will do. Had a stock 2022 Sutra for weeks out there and was fine. Tubes were hard to find outside of Osh and Bishkek in anything other than 26 and smaller though.
Id prefer 29″ + 12 spd myself.