Kona KAHUNA Review

Kona KAHUNA Review

Kona KAHUNA Review

Price: 1299 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Aluminium
Wheel Size: 29"
Travel Front: 100 mm
Model Year: 2024
  • superb geometry in this price range
  • rides excellent in the downhill
  • 25 years warranty
fun to ride in
easy terrain extreme terrain
seating position
upright efficient
handling
playful easy calm
framesize runs
small big

Overall Bike Check

The most importanten ratings of the Kona KAHUNA in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 1500 €) .

Value for Money Check

If you are keen on value for money, this is your chart. It shows you at a glance how many bike you get for 1299 €.

Geometry

Je steiler der Winkel des Sitzrohrs ist, desto effizienter können Sie in die Pedale treten.

SIZE XXS XS S M L XL XXL
Sizing of Manufacturer
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S
M
L
XL
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Wheelsize
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29
29
29
29
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Stack
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-
602
611
620
629
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Reach
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-
415
440
465
500
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Top Tube Length
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576
604
631
669
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Seat Tube Length
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370
420
470
530
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Seat Tube Angle
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75
75
75
75
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Head Tube Length
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-
95
105
115
125
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Head Tube Angle
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-
68
68
68
68
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Bottom Bracket Drop
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60
60
60
60
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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315
315
315
315
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Chainstay Length
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-
450
450
450
450
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Wheelbase
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-
1135
1164
1192
1231
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Standover Height
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727
733
738
760
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Specification
  • Frame Kona 6061 Aluminum Butted
  • Frame Material Aluminium
  • Fork RockShox Recon Silver RL Solo Air 100mm Tapered 110mm Spacing
  • Spring Unit air
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore 12 spd
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore 12 spd
  • Crank Prowheel 12spd, 32t
  • Cassette Shimano Deore 10-51t 12spd
  • Chain Shimano Deore 12spd
  • Brake Set Shimano MT410 Hydraulic
  • Brake Rotors 180/160
  • Rims WTB ST i27 TCS 2.0
  • Front Hub Formula 110x15mm
  • Rear Hub Shimano 135x10mm
  • Tires Front Maxxis Forekaster 29x2.35"
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Forekaster 29x2.35"
  • Saddle WTB Volt
  • Seat Post Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm
  • Stem Kona XC
  • Handle Bar Kona XC/BC Riser
  • Handle Bar Width 760
  • Head Set Feimen HP-H868B or FSA No.57B-1

Expirience with the Kona KAHUNA

Ludwig Döhl Do you want to ride your bike on sporty excursions? So does the Kona. The handling of this bike remains balanced thanks to a moderate geometry. For all of those who love a good incline, the moderate seating position of the on long tours should be considered pleasant. Another strong argument needs to be mentioned: the coherent geometry and the grippy tires will make you smile all the way to the bottom of the descent. The guarantee promise of 25 years ensures trust.

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About the author

Ludwig Döhl

Ludwig Döhl

... has spent more than 100,000 kilometers in the saddle of over 1000 different mountain bikes. The essence of many hours on the trail: Mountain bikes are awesome when they match your personal preferences! With this realization, he founded bike-test.com to assist cyclists in finding their very own dream bike.