Kona UNIT X Review

Kona UNIT X Review

Kona UNIT X Review

Price: 1699 €
category: Racebike
Frame Material: Steel
Wheel Size: 29"
Model Year: 2024
  • excellent geometry
  • strong in the descents
  • 25 years warranty
  • there are bikes with a better value for money out there
  • there are better groupsets
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 UNIT X in comparison to the competitor bikes of following categorie: (Racehardtail up to 2000 €) .

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 1699 €.

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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-
588
597
606
615
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Reach
-
-
425
450
475
510
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Top Tube Length
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-
582
610
637
675
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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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-
110
120
130
140
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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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-
65
65
65
65
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Bottom Bracket Height (absolut)
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-
310
310
310
310
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Chainstay Length
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-
430
430
430
430
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Wheelbase
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-
1115
1144
1173
1211
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Standover Height
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-
695
731
768
810
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Specification
  • Frame Reynolds 520 Butted Cromoly
  • Frame Material Steel
  • Fork Kona Plus Fork 110mm spacing
  • Spring Unit coil
  • Remote-Lockout yes
  • Gearrange 510%
  • Drivetrain 1x12
  • Gear Lever Shimano Deore 12spd
  • Rear Derailleur Shimano Deore
  • 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 i30 2.0 TCS
  • Front Hub Formula 110x15mm (centerlock)
  • Rear Hub Shimano 148x12mm (centerlock)
  • Tires Front Maxxis Rekon TR 29x2.6" or WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6"
  • Tires Rear Maxxis Rekon TR 29x2.6" or WTB Ranger TCS 29x2.6"
  • Saddle WTB Volt
  • Seat Post Kona Thumb w/Offset 31.6mm
  • Stem Kona XC/BC
  • Handle Bar Kona XC/BC Riser
  • Handle Bar Width 760
  • Head Set TH ZST No.10

Expirience with the Kona UNIT X

Ludwig Döhl With its steel frame and rigid fork, the UNIT X is a bike for stylers and purists. Thanks to a moderate 68 degree head tube angle, the handling is pleasantly balanced. If you want to get ahead efficiently and quickly, you will welcome the sporty riding position. If you set great value on high-quality shifting system there are other Racebike 1699 Euro with higher quality components. For friends of sending it on rowdy trails: the last argument is still the strongest, because the harmonious geometry and the grippy tires cause you to smile from top to bottom in the descent. The guarantee of 25 years proves that Kona puts a lot of trust in its products. Check the size chart exactly before buying: the Racebike von Kona sizing runs big.

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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.